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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.68, 13,781.91 and 6,448.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.68, 13,781.91 and 6,448.62 is: 8,901.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.68 : 13,781.91 = 6,448.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.68/13,781.91 = 6,448.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.68x = 13,781.91 × 6,448.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.68x = 88,874,231.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,874,231.55/9,983.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,901.95

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