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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.38, 14,145.56 and 6,000.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.38, 14,145.56 and 6,000.68 is: 8,280.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.38 : 14,145.56 = 6,000.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.38/14,145.56 = 6,000.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.38x = 14,145.56 × 6,000.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.38x = 84,882,978.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,882,978.98/10,250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,280.96

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