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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.64, 14,974.92 and 3,058.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.64, 14,974.92 and 3,058.16 is: 4,587.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.64 : 14,974.92 = 3,058.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.64/14,974.92 = 3,058.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.64x = 14,974.92 × 3,058.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.64x = 45,795,701.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,795,701.35/9,983.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.07

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