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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.11, 14,996.61 and 3,335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.11, 14,996.61 and 3,335.24 is: 5,001.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.11 : 14,996.61 = 3,335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.11/14,996.61 = 3,335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.11x = 14,996.61 × 3,335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.11x = 50,017,293.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,017,293.54/10,001.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.17

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