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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,982.24, 13,773.68 and 6,206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,982.24, 13,773.68 and 6,206.40 is: 8,563.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,982.24 : 13,773.68 = 6,206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,982.24/13,773.68 = 6,206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,982.24x = 13,773.68 × 6,206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,982.24x = 85,484,967.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,484,967.55/9,982.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,563.71

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