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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.11, 14,158.32 and 6,009.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.11, 14,158.32 and 6,009.54 is: 8,295.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.11 : 14,158.32 = 6,009.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.11/14,158.32 = 6,009.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.11x = 14,158.32 × 6,009.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.11x = 85,084,990.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,084,990.37/10,257.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,295.22

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