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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.60, 14,972.70 and 2,963.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.60, 14,972.70 and 2,963.60 is: 4,444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.60 : 14,972.70 = 2,963.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.60/14,972.70 = 2,963.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.60x = 14,972.70 × 2,963.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.60x = 44,373,093.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,373,093.72/9,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.60

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