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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,983.80, 9,794.60 and 6,983.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,983.80, 9,794.60 and 6,983.80 is: 9,794.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,983.80 : 9,794.60 = 6,983.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,983.80/9,794.60 = 6,983.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,983.80x = 9,794.60 × 6,983.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,983.80x = 68,403,527.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,403,527.48/6,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,794.60

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