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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,979.76, 14,942.82 and 8,123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,979.76, 14,942.82 and 8,123.24 is: 12,163.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,979.76 : 14,942.82 = 8,123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,979.76/14,942.82 = 8,123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,979.76x = 14,942.82 × 8,123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,979.76x = 121,384,113.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,384,113.14/9,979.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,163.03

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