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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,258.02, 14,158.80 and 6,010.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,258.02, 14,158.80 and 6,010.02 is: 8,295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,258.02 : 14,158.80 = 6,010.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,258.02/14,158.80 = 6,010.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,258.02x = 14,158.80 × 6,010.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,258.02x = 85,094,671.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,094,671.18/10,258.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,295.43

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