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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.77, 14,977.22 and 4,436.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.77, 14,977.22 and 4,436.63 is: 6,654.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.77 : 14,977.22 = 4,436.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.77/14,977.22 = 4,436.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.77x = 14,977.22 × 4,436.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.77x = 66,448,286.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,448,286.50/9,984.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,654.97

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