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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,009.80, 14,985.90 and 6,121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,009.80, 14,985.90 and 6,121.80 is: 9,165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,009.80 : 14,985.90 = 6,121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,009.80/14,985.90 = 6,121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,009.80x = 14,985.90 × 6,121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,009.80x = 91,740,682.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,740,682.62/10,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,165.09

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