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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.89, 14,155.97 and 6,008.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.89, 14,155.97 and 6,008.00 is: 8,291.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.89 : 14,155.97 = 6,008.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.89/14,155.97 = 6,008.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.89x = 14,155.97 × 6,008.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.89x = 85,048,966.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,048,966.94/10,257.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,291.08

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