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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.20, 13,773.80 and 6,003

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.20, 13,773.80 and 6,003 is: 8,281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.20 : 13,773.80 = 6,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.20/13,773.80 = 6,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.20x = 13,773.80 × 6,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.20x = 82,684,121.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,684,121.40/9,984.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.50

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