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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,924.78, 14,887.70 and 4,077.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,924.78, 14,887.70 and 4,077.38 is: 6,116.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,924.78 : 14,887.70 = 4,077.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,924.78/14,887.70 = 4,077.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,924.78x = 14,887.70 × 4,077.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,924.78x = 60,702,810.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,702,810.23/9,924.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,116.29

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