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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.39, 14,966.24 and 2,958.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.39, 14,966.24 and 2,958.12 is: 4,437.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.39 : 14,966.24 = 2,958.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.39/14,966.24 = 2,958.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.39x = 14,966.24 × 2,958.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.39x = 44,271,919.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,271,919.08/9,977.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.23

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