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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.75, 14,143.68 and 6,059.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.75, 14,143.68 and 6,059.43 is: 8,362.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.75 : 14,143.68 = 6,059.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.75/14,143.68 = 6,059.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.75x = 14,143.68 × 6,059.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.75x = 85,702,638.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,702,638.90/10,248.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,362.25

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