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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,978.85, 14,969.72 and 5,297.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,978.85, 14,969.72 and 5,297.66 is: 7,947.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,978.85 : 14,969.72 = 5,297.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,978.85/14,969.72 = 5,297.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,978.85x = 14,969.72 × 5,297.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,978.85x = 79,304,425.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,304,425.25/9,978.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,947.25

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