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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.76, 14,971.20 and 3,056.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.76, 14,971.20 and 3,056.64 is: 4,583.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.76 : 14,971.20 = 3,056.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.76/14,971.20 = 3,056.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.76x = 14,971.20 × 3,056.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.76x = 45,761,568.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,761,568.77/9,983.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.60

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