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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.11, 14,996.63 and 3,335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.11, 14,996.63 and 3,335.25 is: 5,001.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.11 : 14,996.63 = 3,335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.11/14,996.63 = 3,335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.11x = 14,996.63 × 3,335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.11x = 50,017,510.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,017,510.21/10,001.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.20

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