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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.15, 14,147.93 and 6,004.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.15, 14,147.93 and 6,004.01 is: 8,285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.15 : 14,147.93 = 6,004.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.15/14,147.93 = 6,004.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.15x = 14,147.93 × 6,004.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.15x = 84,944,284.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,944,284.00/10,252.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.51

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