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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984, 14,967.54 and 6,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984, 14,967.54 and 6,687 is: 10,024.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984 : 14,967.54 = 6,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984/14,967.54 = 6,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984x = 14,967.54 × 6,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984x = 100,087,939.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,087,939.98/9,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,024.83

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