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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.46, 14,150.26 and 6,003.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.46, 14,150.26 and 6,003.71 is: 8,286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.46 : 14,150.26 = 6,003.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.46/14,150.26 = 6,003.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.46x = 14,150.26 × 6,003.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.46x = 84,954,057.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,954,057.46/10,252.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,286.21

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