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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,982.65, 14,983.19 and 5,055.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,982.65, 14,983.19 and 5,055.74 is: 7,588.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,982.65 : 14,983.19 = 5,055.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,982.65/14,983.19 = 5,055.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,982.65x = 14,983.19 × 5,055.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,982.65x = 75,751,113.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,751,113.01/9,982.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,588.28

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