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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.13, 14,851.69 and 2,977.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.13, 14,851.69 and 2,977.25 is: 4,465.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.13 : 14,851.69 = 2,977.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.13/14,851.69 = 2,977.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.13x = 14,851.69 × 2,977.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.13x = 44,217,112.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,217,112.35/9,901.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.87

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