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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,982.44, 14,975.48 and 4,139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,982.44, 14,975.48 and 4,139.51 is: 6,210.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,982.44 : 14,975.48 = 4,139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,982.44/14,975.48 = 4,139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,982.44x = 14,975.48 × 4,139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,982.44x = 61,991,084.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,991,084.69/9,982.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,210.01

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