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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,987.44, 14,977.31 and 2,965.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,987.44, 14,977.31 and 2,965.82 is: 4,447.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,987.44 : 14,977.31 = 2,965.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,987.44/14,977.31 = 2,965.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,987.44x = 14,977.31 × 2,965.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,987.44x = 44,419,915.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,419,915.83/9,987.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.58

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