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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.80, 14,975.70 and 3,057.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.80, 14,975.70 and 3,057.40 is: 4,586.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.80 : 14,975.70 = 3,057.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.80/14,975.70 = 3,057.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.80x = 14,975.70 × 3,057.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.80x = 45,786,705.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,786,705.18/9,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.10

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