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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.48, 14,966.22 and 5,588.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.48, 14,966.22 and 5,588.36 is: 8,382.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.48 : 14,966.22 = 5,588.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.48/14,966.22 = 5,588.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.48x = 14,966.22 × 5,588.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.48x = 83,636,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,636,625.20/9,977.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,382.54

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