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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.63, 14,968.98 and 2,957.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.63, 14,968.98 and 2,957.90 is: 4,437.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.63 : 14,968.98 = 2,957.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.63/14,968.98 = 2,957.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.63x = 14,968.98 × 2,957.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.63x = 44,276,671.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,276,671.10/9,977.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.60

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