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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.03, 14,964.12 and 3,736.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.03, 14,964.12 and 3,736.19 is: 5,603.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.03 : 14,964.12 = 3,736.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.03/14,964.12 = 3,736.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.03x = 14,964.12 × 3,736.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.03x = 55,908,795.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,908,795.50/9,977.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.75

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