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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.93, 14,152.96 and 6,006.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.93, 14,152.96 and 6,006.47 is: 8,288.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.93 : 14,152.96 = 6,006.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.93/14,152.96 = 6,006.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.93x = 14,152.96 × 6,006.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.93x = 85,009,266.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,009,266.39/10,255.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,288.79

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