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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.90, 13,769.49 and 6,001.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.90, 13,769.49 and 6,001.31 is: 8,281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.90 : 13,769.49 = 6,001.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.90/13,769.49 = 6,001.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.90x = 13,769.49 × 6,001.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.90x = 82,634,978.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,634,978.03/9,977.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.80

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