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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,256.96, 14,159.32 and 6,007.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,256.96, 14,159.32 and 6,007.43 is: 8,293.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256.96 : 14,159.32 = 6,007.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256.96/14,159.32 = 6,007.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256.96x = 14,159.32 × 6,007.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256.96x = 85,061,067.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,061,067.97/10,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,293.01

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