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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,812.91, 14,723.82 and 8,982.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,812.91, 14,723.82 and 8,982.36 is: 13,477.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,812.91 : 14,723.82 = 8,982.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,812.91/14,723.82 = 8,982.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,812.91x = 14,723.82 × 8,982.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,812.91x = 132,254,651.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,254,651.82/9,812.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,477.62

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