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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.12, 14,994.48 and 6,254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.12, 14,994.48 and 6,254.24 is: 9,376.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.12 : 14,994.48 = 6,254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.12/14,994.48 = 6,254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.12x = 14,994.48 × 6,254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.12x = 93,779,076.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,779,076.60/10,001.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,376.86

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