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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.97, 14,975.94 and 6,275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.97, 14,975.94 and 6,275.88 is: 9,412.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.97 : 14,975.94 = 6,275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.97/14,975.94 = 6,275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.97x = 14,975.94 × 6,275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.97x = 93,987,190.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,987,190.56/9,984.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,412.87

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