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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.49, 14,977.30 and 4,060.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.49, 14,977.30 and 4,060.38 is: 6,091.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.49 : 14,977.30 = 4,060.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.49/14,977.30 = 4,060.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.49x = 14,977.30 × 4,060.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.49x = 60,813,529.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,813,529.37/9,983.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,091.41

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