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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.88, 14,966.89 and 4,429.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.88, 14,966.89 and 4,429.73 is: 6,644.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.88 : 14,966.89 = 4,429.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.88/14,966.89 = 4,429.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.88x = 14,966.89 × 4,429.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.88x = 66,299,281.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,299,281.64/9,977.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,644.63

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