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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,006.40, 14,996.60 and 4,076.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,006.40, 14,996.60 and 4,076.38 is: 6,109.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,006.40 : 14,996.60 = 4,076.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,006.40/14,996.60 = 4,076.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,006.40x = 14,996.60 × 4,076.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,006.40x = 61,131,840.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,131,840.31/10,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,109.27

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