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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.07, 14,966.01 and 4,429.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.07, 14,966.01 and 4,429.38 is: 6,644.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.07 : 14,966.01 = 4,429.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.07/14,966.01 = 4,429.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.07x = 14,966.01 × 4,429.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.07x = 66,290,145.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,290,145.37/9,977.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,644.25

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