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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.04, 14,145.64 and 6,003.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.04, 14,145.64 and 6,003.92 is: 8,285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.04 : 14,145.64 = 6,003.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.04/14,145.64 = 6,003.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.04x = 14,145.64 × 6,003.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.04x = 84,929,311.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,929,311.26/10,250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.75

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