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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.66, 14,150.84 and 6,004.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.66, 14,150.84 and 6,004.09 is: 8,287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.66 : 14,150.84 = 6,004.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.66/14,150.84 = 6,004.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.66x = 14,150.84 × 6,004.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.66x = 84,962,904.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,962,904.60/10,251.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.72

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