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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.20, 14,966.56 and 5,817.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.20, 14,966.56 and 5,817.62 is: 8,726.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.20 : 14,966.56 = 5,817.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.20/14,966.56 = 5,817.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.20x = 14,966.56 × 5,817.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.20x = 87,069,803.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,069,803.48/9,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,726.88

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