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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,987.47, 14,983.51 and 2,967.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,987.47, 14,983.51 and 2,967.33 is: 4,451.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,987.47 : 14,983.51 = 2,967.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,987.47/14,983.51 = 2,967.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,987.47x = 14,983.51 × 2,967.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,987.47x = 44,461,018.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,461,018.73/9,987.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.68

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