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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,002.11, 14,998.13 and 3,336.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,002.11, 14,998.13 and 3,336.25 is: 5,002.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,002.11 : 14,998.13 = 3,336.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,002.11/14,998.13 = 3,336.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,002.11x = 14,998.13 × 3,336.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,002.11x = 50,037,511.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,037,511.21/10,002.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.70

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