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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,982.89, 13,776.56 and 6,003.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,982.89, 13,776.56 and 6,003.23 is: 8,284.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,982.89 : 13,776.56 = 6,003.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,982.89/13,776.56 = 6,003.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,982.89x = 13,776.56 × 6,003.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,982.89x = 82,703,759.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,703,759.39/9,982.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.55

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