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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.60, 14,975.40 and 3,058.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.60, 14,975.40 and 3,058.10 is: 4,587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.60 : 14,975.40 = 3,058.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.60/14,975.40 = 3,058.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.60x = 14,975.40 × 3,058.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.60x = 45,796,270.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,796,270.74/9,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.15

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