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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,982.98, 14,973.03 and 6,273.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,982.98, 14,973.03 and 6,273.81 is: 9,409.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,982.98 : 14,973.03 = 6,273.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,982.98/14,973.03 = 6,273.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,982.98x = 14,973.03 × 6,273.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,982.98x = 93,937,945.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,937,945.34/9,982.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,409.81

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