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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.42, 13,770.48 and 6,000.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.42, 13,770.48 and 6,000.73 is: 8,281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.42 : 13,770.48 = 6,000.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.42/13,770.48 = 6,000.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.42x = 13,770.48 × 6,000.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.42x = 82,632,898.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,632,898.02/9,977.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.99

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