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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.38, 14,970.39 and 3,825.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.38, 14,970.39 and 3,825.70 is: 5,740.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.38 : 14,970.39 = 3,825.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.38/14,970.39 = 3,825.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.38x = 14,970.39 × 3,825.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.38x = 57,272,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,272,221.02/9,977.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,740.21

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