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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.56, 14,147.82 and 6,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.56, 14,147.82 and 6,060 is: 8,362.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.56 : 14,147.82 = 6,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.56/14,147.82 = 6,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.56x = 14,147.82 × 6,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.56x = 85,735,789.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,735,789.20/10,252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,362.38

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