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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.88, 14,966.84 and 4,134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.88, 14,966.84 and 4,134.63 is: 6,201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.88 : 14,966.84 = 4,134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.88/14,966.84 = 4,134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.88x = 14,966.84 × 4,134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.88x = 61,882,345.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,882,345.67/9,977.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,201.95

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