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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.91, 14,976.09 and 5,051.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.91, 14,976.09 and 5,051.01 is: 7,581.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.91 : 14,976.09 = 5,051.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.91/14,976.09 = 5,051.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.91x = 14,976.09 × 5,051.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.91x = 75,644,305.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,644,305.47/9,977.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,581.18

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