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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.22, 14,987.54 and 7,347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.22, 14,987.54 and 7,347.92 is: 11,011.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.22 : 14,987.54 = 7,347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.22/14,987.54 = 7,347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.22x = 14,987.54 × 7,347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.22x = 110,127,244.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,127,244.92/10,001.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,011.38

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