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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.01, 14,989.55 and 4,448.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.01, 14,989.55 and 4,448.08 is: 6,666.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.01 : 14,989.55 = 4,448.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.01/14,989.55 = 4,448.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.01x = 14,989.55 × 4,448.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.01x = 66,674,717.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,674,717.56/10,001.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,666.80

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