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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,258.59, 14,155.80 and 6,009.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,258.59, 14,155.80 and 6,009.45 is: 8,292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,258.59 : 14,155.80 = 6,009.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,258.59/14,155.80 = 6,009.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,258.59x = 14,155.80 × 6,009.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,258.59x = 85,068,572.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,068,572.31/10,258.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.42

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