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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.76, 14,966.46 and 3,052.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.76, 14,966.46 and 3,052.08 is: 4,578.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.76 : 14,966.46 = 3,052.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.76/14,966.46 = 3,052.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.76x = 14,966.46 × 3,052.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.76x = 45,678,833.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,678,833.24/9,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.06

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