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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,986.55, 14,977.77 and 4,719.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,986.55, 14,977.77 and 4,719.32 is: 7,078.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,986.55 : 14,977.77 = 4,719.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,986.55/14,977.77 = 4,719.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,986.55x = 14,977.77 × 4,719.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,986.55x = 70,684,889.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,684,889.52/9,986.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,078.01

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