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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,004.44, 14,995.38 and 6,100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,004.44, 14,995.38 and 6,100.28 is: 9,143.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,004.44 : 14,995.38 = 6,100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,004.44/14,995.38 = 6,100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,004.44x = 14,995.38 × 6,100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,004.44x = 91,476,016.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,476,016.71/10,004.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.54

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