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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,982.19, 14,974.18 and 2,586.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,982.19, 14,974.18 and 2,586.62 is: 3,880.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,982.19 : 14,974.18 = 2,586.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,982.19/14,974.18 = 2,586.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,982.19x = 14,974.18 × 2,586.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,982.19x = 38,732,432.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,732,432.13/9,982.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.16

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