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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,982.58, 14,964.27 and 4,783.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,982.58, 14,964.27 and 4,783.22 is: 7,170.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,982.58 : 14,964.27 = 4,783.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,982.58/14,964.27 = 4,783.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,982.58x = 14,964.27 × 4,783.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,982.58x = 71,577,395.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,577,395.55/9,982.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,170.23

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