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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,982.26, 14,972.58 and 2,586.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,982.26, 14,972.58 and 2,586.96 is: 3,880.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,982.26 : 14,972.58 = 2,586.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,982.26/14,972.58 = 2,586.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,982.26x = 14,972.58 × 2,586.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,982.26x = 38,733,465.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,733,465.56/9,982.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.23

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