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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.10, 14,148.48 and 6,003.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.10, 14,148.48 and 6,003.10 is: 8,285.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.10 : 14,148.48 = 6,003.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.10/14,148.48 = 6,003.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.10x = 14,148.48 × 6,003.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.10x = 84,934,740.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,934,740.29/10,251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.43

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