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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,256.35, 14,153.84 and 6,009.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,256.35, 14,153.84 and 6,009.92 is: 8,293.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256.35 : 14,153.84 = 6,009.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256.35/14,153.84 = 6,009.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256.35x = 14,153.84 × 6,009.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256.35x = 85,063,460.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,063,460.70/10,256.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,293.74

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