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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.68, 14,975.48 and 2,587.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.68, 14,975.48 and 2,587.52 is: 3,881.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.68 : 14,975.48 = 2,587.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.68/14,975.48 = 2,587.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.68x = 14,975.48 × 2,587.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.68x = 38,749,354.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,749,354.01/9,983.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.27

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