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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.64, 13,774.68 and 6,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.64, 13,774.68 and 6,004.20 is: 8,284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.64 : 13,774.68 = 6,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.64/13,774.68 = 6,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.64x = 13,774.68 × 6,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.64x = 82,705,933.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,705,933.66/9,983.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.15

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