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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.75, 14,966.70 and 4,429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.75, 14,966.70 and 4,429.60 is: 6,644.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.75 : 14,966.70 = 4,429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.75/14,966.70 = 4,429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.75x = 14,966.70 × 4,429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.75x = 66,296,494.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,296,494.32/9,977.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,644.43

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