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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.06, 14,145.75 and 6,058.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.06, 14,145.75 and 6,058.50 is: 8,360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.06 : 14,145.75 = 6,058.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.06/14,145.75 = 6,058.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.06x = 14,145.75 × 6,058.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.06x = 85,702,026.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,702,026.38/10,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,360.31

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