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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,982.63, 14,977.39 and 3,413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,982.63, 14,977.39 and 3,413.44 is: 5,121.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,982.63 : 14,977.39 = 3,413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,982.63/14,977.39 = 3,413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,982.63x = 14,977.39 × 3,413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,982.63x = 51,124,347.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,124,347.23/9,982.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,121.33

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