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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.14, 14,965.71 and 3,051.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.14, 14,965.71 and 3,051.58 is: 4,577.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.14 : 14,965.71 = 3,051.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.14/14,965.71 = 3,051.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.14x = 14,965.71 × 3,051.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.14x = 45,669,061.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,669,061.32/9,977.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.37

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