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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,982.03, 14,958.68 and 6,865.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,982.03, 14,958.68 and 6,865.55 is: 10,288.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,982.03 : 14,958.68 = 6,865.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,982.03/14,958.68 = 6,865.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,982.03x = 14,958.68 × 6,865.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,982.03x = 102,699,620.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,699,620.03/9,982.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,288.45

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