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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.72, 15,007.66 and 6,062.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.72, 15,007.66 and 6,062.39 is: 9,096.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.72 : 15,007.66 = 6,062.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.72/15,007.66 = 6,062.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.72x = 15,007.66 × 6,062.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.72x = 90,982,287.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,982,287.91/10,001.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,096.66

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