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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.10, 14,147.10 and 6,002.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.10, 14,147.10 and 6,002.10 is: 8,284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.10 : 14,147.10 = 6,002.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.10/14,147.10 = 6,002.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.10x = 14,147.10 × 6,002.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.10x = 84,912,308.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,912,308.91/10,250.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.05

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