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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,986.97, 14,978.94 and 6,277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,986.97, 14,978.94 and 6,277.88 is: 9,415.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,986.97 : 14,978.94 = 6,277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,986.97/14,978.94 = 6,277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,986.97x = 14,978.94 × 6,277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,986.97x = 94,035,987.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,035,987.85/9,986.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,415.87

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