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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.90, 14,992.86 and 4,073.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.90, 14,992.86 and 4,073.87 is: 6,105.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.90 : 14,992.86 = 4,073.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.90/14,992.86 = 4,073.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.90x = 14,992.86 × 4,073.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.90x = 61,078,962.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,078,962.57/10,003.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,105.52

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