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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.82, 14,146.74 and 6,001.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.82, 14,146.74 and 6,001.32 is: 8,279.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.82 : 14,146.74 = 6,001.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.82/14,146.74 = 6,001.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.82x = 14,146.74 × 6,001.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.82x = 84,899,113.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,899,113.70/10,253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,279.75

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