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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.52, 14,998.68 and 3,425.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.52, 14,998.68 and 3,425.94 is: 5,137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.52 : 14,998.68 = 3,425.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.52/14,998.68 = 3,425.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.52x = 14,998.68 × 3,425.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.52x = 51,384,577.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,384,577.76/10,001.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,137.68

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