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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,258.58, 14,161.57 and 6,009.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,258.58, 14,161.57 and 6,009.05 is: 8,295.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,258.58 : 14,161.57 = 6,009.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,258.58/14,161.57 = 6,009.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,258.58x = 14,161.57 × 6,009.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,258.58x = 85,097,582.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,097,582.21/10,258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,295.26

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