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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,978.39, 14,967.65 and 4,430.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,978.39, 14,967.65 and 4,430.23 is: 6,645.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,978.39 : 14,967.65 = 4,430.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,978.39/14,967.65 = 4,430.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,978.39x = 14,967.65 × 4,430.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,978.39x = 66,310,105.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,310,105.72/9,978.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,645.37

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