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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,258, 14,156.04 and 6,534.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,258, 14,156.04 and 6,534.16 is: 9,017.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,258 : 14,156.04 = 6,534.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,258/14,156.04 = 6,534.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,258x = 14,156.04 × 6,534.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,258x = 92,497,830.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,497,830.33/10,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,017.14

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