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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.72, 14,977.06 and 3,227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.72, 14,977.06 and 3,227.04 is: 4,841.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.72 : 14,977.06 = 3,227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.72/14,977.06 = 3,227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.72x = 14,977.06 × 3,227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.72x = 48,331,571.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,331,571.70/9,983.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,841.04

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