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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.58, 14,160.19 and 6,008.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.58, 14,160.19 and 6,008.05 is: 8,293.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.58 : 14,160.19 = 6,008.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.58/14,160.19 = 6,008.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.58x = 14,160.19 × 6,008.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.58x = 85,075,129.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,075,129.53/10,257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,293.88

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