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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.77, 14,966.11 and 3,052.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.77, 14,966.11 and 3,052.27 is: 4,578.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.77 : 14,966.11 = 3,052.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.77/14,966.11 = 3,052.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.77x = 14,966.11 × 3,052.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.77x = 45,680,518.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,680,518.48/9,977.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.23

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