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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,002.93, 14,991.40 and 4,072.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,002.93, 14,991.40 and 4,072.92 is: 6,104.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,002.93 : 14,991.40 = 4,072.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,002.93/14,991.40 = 4,072.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,002.93x = 14,991.40 × 4,072.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,002.93x = 61,058,772.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,058,772.89/10,002.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,104.09

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