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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,002.08, 14,999.94 and 4,157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,002.08, 14,999.94 and 4,157.25 is: 6,234.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,002.08 : 14,999.94 = 4,157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,002.08/14,999.94 = 4,157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,002.08x = 14,999.94 × 4,157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,002.08x = 62,358,500.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,358,500.57/10,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,234.56

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