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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.56, 14,994.26 and 4,162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.56, 14,994.26 and 4,162.56 is: 6,240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.56 : 14,994.26 = 4,162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.56/14,994.26 = 4,162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.56x = 14,994.26 × 4,162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.56x = 62,414,506.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,414,506.91/10,001.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,240.48

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