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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.30, 14,976.15 and 6,115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.30, 14,976.15 and 6,115.30 is: 9,155.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.30 : 14,976.15 = 6,115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.30/14,976.15 = 6,115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.30x = 14,976.15 × 6,115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.30x = 91,583,650.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,583,650.10/10,003.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,155.34

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