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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.37, 14,143.73 and 6,057.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.37, 14,143.73 and 6,057.09 is: 8,357.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.37 : 14,143.73 = 6,057.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.37/14,143.73 = 6,057.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.37x = 14,143.73 × 6,057.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.37x = 85,669,815.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,669,815.26/10,250.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,357.73

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