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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.58, 14,966.37 and 4,055.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.58, 14,966.37 and 4,055.06 is: 6,082.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.58 : 14,966.37 = 4,055.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.58/14,966.37 = 4,055.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.58x = 14,966.37 × 4,055.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.58x = 60,689,565.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,689,565.75/9,977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,082.59

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