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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,982.69, 14,979.84 and 3,747.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,982.69, 14,979.84 and 3,747.03 is: 5,622.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,982.69 : 14,979.84 = 3,747.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,982.69/14,979.84 = 3,747.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,982.69x = 14,979.84 × 3,747.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,982.69x = 56,129,966.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,129,966.04/9,982.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,622.73

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