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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.24, 14,965.94 and 4,429.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.24, 14,965.94 and 4,429.10 is: 6,643.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.24 : 14,965.94 = 4,429.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.24/14,965.94 = 4,429.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.24x = 14,965.94 × 4,429.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.24x = 66,285,693.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,285,693.34/9,977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,643.69

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