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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.42, 13,770.46 and 6,002.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.42, 13,770.46 and 6,002.54 is: 8,284.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.42 : 13,770.46 = 6,002.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.42/13,770.46 = 6,002.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.42x = 13,770.46 × 6,002.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.42x = 82,657,736.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,657,736.97/9,977.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.48

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