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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.62, 13,776.96 and 6,006.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.62, 13,776.96 and 6,006.88 is: 8,289.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.62 : 13,776.96 = 6,006.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.62/13,776.96 = 6,006.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.62x = 13,776.96 × 6,006.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.62x = 82,756,545.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,756,545.48/9,983.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,289.23

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