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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.58, 14,969.76 and 6,275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.58, 14,969.76 and 6,275.46 is: 9,415.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.58 : 14,969.76 = 6,275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.58/14,969.76 = 6,275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.58x = 14,969.76 × 6,275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.58x = 93,942,130.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,942,130.09/9,977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,415.32

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