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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,982.40, 14,984.40 and 6,822.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,982.40, 14,984.40 and 6,822.08 is: 10,240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,982.40 : 14,984.40 = 6,822.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,982.40/14,984.40 = 6,822.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,982.40x = 14,984.40 × 6,822.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,982.40x = 102,224,775.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,224,775.55/9,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,240.50

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