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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,256.19, 14,148.69 and 6,004.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,256.19, 14,148.69 and 6,004.62 is: 8,283.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256.19 : 14,148.69 = 6,004.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256.19/14,148.69 = 6,004.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256.19x = 14,148.69 × 6,004.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256.19x = 84,957,506.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,957,506.95/10,256.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.53

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