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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.88, 14,969.50 and 8,889.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.88, 14,969.50 and 8,889.72 is: 13,336.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.88 : 14,969.50 = 8,889.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.88/14,969.50 = 8,889.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.88x = 14,969.50 × 8,889.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.88x = 133,074,663.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,074,663.54/9,977.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,336.97

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