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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.76, 13,979.00 and 6,977.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.76, 13,979.00 and 6,977.52 is: 10,434.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.76 : 13,979.00 = 6,977.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.76/13,979.00 = 6,977.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.76x = 13,979.00 × 6,977.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.76x = 97,538,717.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,538,717.19/9,347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,434.45

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