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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,982.74, 14,975.44 and 3,407.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,982.74, 14,975.44 and 3,407.16 is: 5,111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,982.74 : 14,975.44 = 3,407.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,982.74/14,975.44 = 3,407.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,982.74x = 14,975.44 × 3,407.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,982.74x = 51,023,720.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,023,720.15/9,982.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,111.19

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