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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,013.30, 14,991.15 and 6,125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,013.30, 14,991.15 and 6,125.30 is: 9,170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,013.30 : 14,991.15 = 6,125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,013.30/14,991.15 = 6,125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,013.30x = 14,991.15 × 6,125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,013.30x = 91,825,291.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,825,291.10/10,013.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,170.33

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