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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.87, 14,141.66 and 6,055.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.87, 14,141.66 and 6,055.59 is: 8,355.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.87 : 14,141.66 = 6,055.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.87/14,141.66 = 6,055.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.87x = 14,141.66 × 6,055.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.87x = 85,636,064.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,636,064.60/10,248.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,355.66

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