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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,986.83, 14,965.98 and 7,333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,986.83, 14,965.98 and 7,333.52 is: 10,989.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,986.83 : 14,965.98 = 7,333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,986.83/14,965.98 = 7,333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,986.83x = 14,965.98 × 7,333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,986.83x = 109,753,276.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,753,276.98/9,986.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,989.80

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