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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,986.28, 14,982.62 and 4,792.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,986.28, 14,982.62 and 4,792.52 is: 7,190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,986.28 : 14,982.62 = 4,792.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,986.28/14,982.62 = 4,792.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,986.28x = 14,982.62 × 4,792.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,986.28x = 71,804,506.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,804,506.00/9,986.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,190.32

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