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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.74, 14,997.08 and 6,110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.74, 14,997.08 and 6,110.88 is: 9,161.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.74 : 14,997.08 = 6,110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.74/14,997.08 = 6,110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.74x = 14,997.08 × 6,110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.74x = 91,645,356.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,645,356.23/10,003.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,161.11

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