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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,008.64, 14,996.76 and 6,101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,008.64, 14,996.76 and 6,101.20 is: 9,141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,008.64 : 14,996.76 = 6,101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,008.64/14,996.76 = 6,101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,008.64x = 14,996.76 × 6,101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,008.64x = 91,498,232.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,498,232.11/10,008.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,141.92

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