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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.22, 14,965.73 and 3,821.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.22, 14,965.73 and 3,821.22 is: 5,731.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.22 : 14,965.73 = 3,821.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.22/14,965.73 = 3,821.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.22x = 14,965.73 × 3,821.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.22x = 57,187,346.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,187,346.79/9,977.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,731.79

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