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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.10, 14,965.65 and 8,853.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.10, 14,965.65 and 8,853.90 is: 13,280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.10 : 14,965.65 = 8,853.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.10/14,965.65 = 8,853.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.10x = 14,965.65 × 8,853.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.10x = 132,504,368.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,504,368.54/9,977.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.85

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