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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.58, 14,131.94 and 8,010.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.58, 14,131.94 and 8,010.54 is: 11,041.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.58 : 14,131.94 = 8,010.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.58/14,131.94 = 8,010.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.58x = 14,131.94 × 8,010.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.58x = 113,204,430.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,204,430.59/10,252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,041.56

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