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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.93, 14,989.91 and 4,071.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.93, 14,989.91 and 4,071.92 is: 6,102.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.93 : 14,989.91 = 4,071.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.93/14,989.91 = 4,071.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.93x = 14,989.91 × 4,071.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.93x = 61,037,619.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,037,619.02/10,001.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,102.59

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