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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.88, 14,998.98 and 3,426.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.88, 14,998.98 and 3,426.84 is: 5,138.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.88 : 14,998.98 = 3,426.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.88/14,998.98 = 3,426.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.88x = 14,998.98 × 3,426.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.88x = 51,399,104.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,399,104.62/10,001.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,138.94

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