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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.44, 14,990.88 and 6,097.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.44, 14,990.88 and 6,097.28 is: 9,139.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.44 : 14,990.88 = 6,097.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.44/14,990.88 = 6,097.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.44x = 14,990.88 × 6,097.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.44x = 91,403,592.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,403,592.81/10,001.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,139.04

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