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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.22, 14,963.82 and 3,399.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.22, 14,963.82 and 3,399.84 is: 5,099.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.22 : 14,963.82 = 3,399.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.22/14,963.82 = 3,399.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.22x = 14,963.82 × 3,399.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.22x = 50,874,593.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,874,593.79/9,977.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.08

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