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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,258.04, 14,159.46 and 6,225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,258.04, 14,159.46 and 6,225.05 is: 8,592.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,258.04 : 14,159.46 = 6,225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,258.04/14,159.46 = 6,225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,258.04x = 14,159.46 × 6,225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,258.04x = 88,143,275.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,143,275.68/10,258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,592.61

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