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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.37, 14,989.76 and 3,419.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.37, 14,989.76 and 3,419.88 is: 5,125.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.37 : 14,989.76 = 3,419.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.37/14,989.76 = 3,419.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.37x = 14,989.76 × 3,419.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.37x = 51,263,180.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,263,180.43/10,001.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,125.62

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