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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.88, 14,967.96 and 8,888.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.88, 14,967.96 and 8,888.80 is: 13,335.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.88 : 14,967.96 = 8,888.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.88/14,967.96 = 8,888.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.88x = 14,967.96 × 8,888.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.88x = 133,047,202.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,047,202.85/9,976.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,335.55

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