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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.80, 14,976.90 and 8,766.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.80, 14,976.90 and 8,766.60 is: 13,132.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.80 : 14,976.90 = 8,766.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.80/14,976.90 = 8,766.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.80x = 14,976.90 × 8,766.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.80x = 131,296,491.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,296,491.54/9,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,132.54

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