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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,987.96, 14,983.38 and 3,063

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,987.96, 14,983.38 and 3,063 is: 4,594.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,987.96 : 14,983.38 = 3,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,987.96/14,983.38 = 3,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,987.96x = 14,983.38 × 3,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,987.96x = 45,894,092.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,894,092.94/9,987.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.94

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