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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.64, 14,975.46 and 3,057.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.64, 14,975.46 and 3,057.24 is: 4,585.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.64 : 14,975.46 = 3,057.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.64/14,975.46 = 3,057.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.64x = 14,975.46 × 3,057.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.64x = 45,783,575.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,783,575.33/9,983.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.86

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