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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.63, 14,994.34 and 4,162.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.63, 14,994.34 and 4,162.61 is: 6,240.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.63 : 14,994.34 = 4,162.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.63/14,994.34 = 4,162.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.63x = 14,994.34 × 4,162.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.63x = 62,415,616.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,415,616.71/10,001.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,240.54

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