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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.19, 14,974.96 and 5,050.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.19, 14,974.96 and 5,050.29 is: 7,580.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.19 : 14,974.96 = 5,050.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.19/14,974.96 = 5,050.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.19x = 14,974.96 × 5,050.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.19x = 75,627,890.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,627,890.74/9,977.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,580.08

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