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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.62, 14,966.42 and 2,957.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.62, 14,966.42 and 2,957.69 is: 4,436.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.62 : 14,966.42 = 2,957.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.62/14,966.42 = 2,957.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.62x = 14,966.42 × 2,957.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.62x = 44,265,941.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,265,941.15/9,977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.52

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