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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.73, 14,971.11 and 6,863.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.73, 14,971.11 and 6,863.37 is: 10,273.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.73 : 14,971.11 = 6,863.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.73/14,971.11 = 6,863.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.73x = 14,971.11 × 6,863.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.73x = 102,752,267.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,752,267.24/10,001.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,273.45

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