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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.04, 14,960.57 and 5,593.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.04, 14,960.57 and 5,593.32 is: 8,387.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.04 : 14,960.57 = 5,593.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.04/14,960.57 = 5,593.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.04x = 14,960.57 × 5,593.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.04x = 83,679,227.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,679,227.43/9,977.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,387.18

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