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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.44, 14,157.23 and 6,005.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.44, 14,157.23 and 6,005.91 is: 8,290.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.44 : 14,157.23 = 6,005.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.44/14,157.23 = 6,005.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.44x = 14,157.23 × 6,005.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.44x = 85,026,948.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,026,948.41/10,255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,290.92

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