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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,981.39, 13,774.49 and 6,001.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,981.39, 13,774.49 and 6,001.73 is: 8,282.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,981.39 : 13,774.49 = 6,001.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,981.39/13,774.49 = 6,001.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,981.39x = 13,774.49 × 6,001.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,981.39x = 82,670,670.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,670,670.99/9,981.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,282.48

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