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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,989.20, 14,983.80 and 3,062.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,989.20, 14,983.80 and 3,062.80 is: 4,594.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,989.20 : 14,983.80 = 3,062.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,989.20/14,983.80 = 3,062.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,989.20x = 14,983.80 × 3,062.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,989.20x = 45,892,382.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,892,382.64/9,989.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.20

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