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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.44, 14,147.33 and 6,004.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.44, 14,147.33 and 6,004.78 is: 8,284.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.44 : 14,147.33 = 6,004.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.44/14,147.33 = 6,004.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.44x = 14,147.33 × 6,004.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.44x = 84,951,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,951,533.50/10,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.37

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