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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.20, 14,151.15 and 6,005.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.20, 14,151.15 and 6,005.63 is: 8,287.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.20 : 14,151.15 = 6,005.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.20/14,151.15 = 6,005.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.20x = 14,151.15 × 6,005.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.20x = 84,986,606.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,986,606.35/10,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.98

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