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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.08, 14,152.08 and 6,008.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.08, 14,152.08 and 6,008.66 is: 8,291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.08 : 14,152.08 = 6,008.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.08/14,152.08 = 6,008.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.08x = 14,152.08 × 6,008.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.08x = 85,034,936.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,034,936.21/10,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,291.98

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