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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.83, 14,160.53 and 6,008.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.83, 14,160.53 and 6,008.30 is: 8,294.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.83 : 14,160.53 = 6,008.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.83/14,160.53 = 6,008.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.83x = 14,160.53 × 6,008.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.83x = 85,080,712.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,080,712.40/10,257.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,294.22

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