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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.73, 14,156.43 and 6,008.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.73, 14,156.43 and 6,008.16 is: 8,293.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.73 : 14,156.43 = 6,008.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.73/14,156.43 = 6,008.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.73x = 14,156.43 × 6,008.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.73x = 85,054,073.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,054,073.94/10,255.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,293.32

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