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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.97, 14,975.96 and 4,717.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.97, 14,975.96 and 4,717.25 is: 7,075.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.97 : 14,975.96 = 4,717.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.97/14,975.96 = 4,717.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.97x = 14,975.96 × 4,717.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.97x = 70,645,248.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,645,248.84/9,983.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,075.87

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