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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,982.26, 13,774.25 and 6,206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,982.26, 13,774.25 and 6,206.04 is: 8,563.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,982.26 : 13,774.25 = 6,206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,982.26/13,774.25 = 6,206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,982.26x = 13,774.25 × 6,206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,982.26x = 85,483,546.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,483,546.47/9,982.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,563.55

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