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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,982.10, 14,973.15 and 8,830.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,982.10, 14,973.15 and 8,830.10 is: 13,245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,982.10 : 14,973.15 = 8,830.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,982.10/14,973.15 = 8,830.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,982.10x = 14,973.15 × 8,830.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,982.10x = 132,214,411.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,214,411.82/9,982.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,245.15

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