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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,982.30, 14,974.98 and 3,406.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,982.30, 14,974.98 and 3,406.94 is: 5,110.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,982.30 : 14,974.98 = 3,406.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,982.30/14,974.98 = 3,406.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,982.30x = 14,974.98 × 3,406.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,982.30x = 51,018,858.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,018,858.36/9,982.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.93

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