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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.72, 14,966.90 and 3,736.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.72, 14,966.90 and 3,736.54 is: 5,604.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.72 : 14,966.90 = 3,736.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.72/14,966.90 = 3,736.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.72x = 14,966.90 × 3,736.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.72x = 55,924,420.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,924,420.53/9,977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.93

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