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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.07, 14,993.77 and 4,445.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.07, 14,993.77 and 4,445.73 is: 6,667.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.07 : 14,993.77 = 4,445.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.07/14,993.77 = 4,445.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.07x = 14,993.77 × 4,445.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.07x = 66,658,241.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,658,241.99/9,997.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,667.78

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