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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,979.48, 13,773.33 and 6,002.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,979.48, 13,773.33 and 6,002.79 is: 8,284.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,979.48 : 13,773.33 = 6,002.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,979.48/13,773.33 = 6,002.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,979.48x = 13,773.33 × 6,002.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,979.48x = 82,678,355.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,678,355.94/9,979.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.84

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