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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.10, 14,151.24 and 6,005.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.10, 14,151.24 and 6,005.10 is: 8,288.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.10 : 14,151.24 = 6,005.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.10/14,151.24 = 6,005.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.10x = 14,151.24 × 6,005.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.10x = 84,979,611.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,979,611.32/10,253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,288.19

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