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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.33, 14,155.29 and 6,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.33, 14,155.29 and 6,011.44 is: 8,295.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.33 : 14,155.29 = 6,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.33/14,155.29 = 6,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.33x = 14,155.29 × 6,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.33x = 85,093,676.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,093,676.52/10,257.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,295.89

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