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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,258.56, 14,155.92 and 6,010.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,258.56, 14,155.92 and 6,010.20 is: 8,293.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,258.56 : 14,155.92 = 6,010.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,258.56/14,155.92 = 6,010.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,258.56x = 14,155.92 × 6,010.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,258.56x = 85,079,910.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,079,910.38/10,258.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,293.55

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