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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.76, 14,991.84 and 4,939.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.76, 14,991.84 and 4,939.44 is: 7,403.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.76 : 14,991.84 = 4,939.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.76/14,991.84 = 4,939.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.76x = 14,991.84 × 4,939.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.76x = 74,051,294.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,051,294.17/10,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,403.83

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