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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.59, 14,152.86 and 6,063.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.59, 14,152.86 and 6,063.84 is: 8,368.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.59 : 14,152.86 = 6,063.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.59/14,152.86 = 6,063.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.59x = 14,152.86 × 6,063.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.59x = 85,820,678.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,820,678.58/10,255.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,368.19

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