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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.40, 14,966.10 and 3,051.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.40, 14,966.10 and 3,051.90 is: 4,577.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.40 : 14,966.10 = 3,051.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.40/14,966.10 = 3,051.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.40x = 14,966.10 × 3,051.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.40x = 45,675,040.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,675,040.59/9,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.85

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