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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.07, 14,993.49 and 4,162.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.07, 14,993.49 and 4,162.05 is: 6,239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.07 : 14,993.49 = 4,162.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.07/14,993.49 = 4,162.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.07x = 14,993.49 × 4,162.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.07x = 62,403,655.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,403,655.05/10,001.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,239.70

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