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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.24, 14,970.19 and 5,354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.24, 14,970.19 and 5,354.84 is: 8,034.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.24 : 14,970.19 = 5,354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.24/14,970.19 = 5,354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.24x = 14,970.19 × 5,354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.24x = 80,162,972.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,162,972.22/9,977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,034.58

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