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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.94, 13,799.88 and 6,225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.94, 13,799.88 and 6,225.72 is: 8,589.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.94 : 13,799.88 = 6,225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.94/13,799.88 = 6,225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.94x = 13,799.88 × 6,225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.94x = 85,914,188.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,914,188.91/10,001.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,589.75

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