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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.50, 14,140.98 and 6,055.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.50, 14,140.98 and 6,055.56 is: 8,357.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.50 : 14,140.98 = 6,055.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.50/14,140.98 = 6,055.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.50x = 14,140.98 × 6,055.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.50x = 85,631,552.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,631,552.85/10,246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,357.15

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