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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.64, 14,966.61 and 2,958.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.64, 14,966.61 and 2,958.37 is: 4,437.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.64 : 14,966.61 = 2,958.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.64/14,966.61 = 2,958.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.64x = 14,966.61 × 2,958.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.64x = 44,276,770.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,276,770.03/9,977.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.60

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