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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,004.58, 14,998.74 and 4,165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,004.58, 14,998.74 and 4,165.56 is: 6,244.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,004.58 : 14,998.74 = 4,165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,004.58/14,998.74 = 4,165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,004.58x = 14,998.74 × 4,165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,004.58x = 62,478,151.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,478,151.39/10,004.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,244.95

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