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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,982, 14,974.74 and 3,318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,982, 14,974.74 and 3,318.88 is: 4,978.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,982 : 14,974.74 = 3,318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,982/14,974.74 = 3,318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,982x = 14,974.74 × 3,318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,982x = 49,699,365.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,699,365.09/9,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,978.90

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