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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,011.30, 14,988.15 and 6,123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,011.30, 14,988.15 and 6,123.30 is: 9,167.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,011.30 : 14,988.15 = 6,123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,011.30/14,988.15 = 6,123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,011.30x = 14,988.15 × 6,123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,011.30x = 91,776,938.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,776,938.90/10,011.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,167.33

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