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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.51, 14,975.68 and 5,050.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.51, 14,975.68 and 5,050.68 is: 7,580.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.51 : 14,975.68 = 5,050.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.51/14,975.68 = 5,050.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.51x = 14,975.68 × 5,050.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.51x = 75,637,367.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,637,367.46/9,977.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,580.79

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