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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.27, 14,965.36 and 3,051.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.27, 14,965.36 and 3,051.77 is: 4,577.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.27 : 14,965.36 = 3,051.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.27/14,965.36 = 3,051.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.27x = 14,965.36 × 3,051.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.27x = 45,670,754.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,670,754.23/9,977.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.48

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