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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,993.57, 14,983.86 and 5,310.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,993.57, 14,983.86 and 5,310.57 is: 7,962.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,993.57 : 14,983.86 = 5,310.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,993.57/14,983.86 = 5,310.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,993.57x = 14,983.86 × 5,310.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,993.57x = 79,572,837.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,572,837.40/9,993.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,962.40

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