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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.36, 14,966.04 and 3,737.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.36, 14,966.04 and 3,737.12 is: 5,605.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.36 : 14,966.04 = 3,737.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.36/14,966.04 = 3,737.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.36x = 14,966.04 × 3,737.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.36x = 55,929,887.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,929,887.40/9,977.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.68

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