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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.77, 14,977.21 and 4,436.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.77, 14,977.21 and 4,436.81 is: 6,655.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.77 : 14,977.21 = 4,436.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.77/14,977.21 = 4,436.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.77x = 14,977.21 × 4,436.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.77x = 66,450,949.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,450,949.12/9,984.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,655.23

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