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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.35, 14,151.53 and 6,005.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.35, 14,151.53 and 6,005.84 is: 8,287.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.35 : 14,151.53 = 6,005.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.35/14,151.53 = 6,005.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.35x = 14,151.53 × 6,005.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.35x = 84,991,724.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,991,724.15/10,255.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.55

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