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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.58, 14,155.47 and 6,007.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.58, 14,155.47 and 6,007.87 is: 8,290.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.58 : 14,155.47 = 6,007.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.58/14,155.47 = 6,007.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.58x = 14,155.47 × 6,007.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.58x = 85,044,223.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,044,223.55/10,257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,290.87

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