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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.37, 14,963.01 and 4,427.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.37, 14,963.01 and 4,427.25 is: 6,639.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.37 : 14,963.01 = 4,427.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.37/14,963.01 = 4,427.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.37x = 14,963.01 × 4,427.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.37x = 66,244,986.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,244,986.02/9,977.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,639.52

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