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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,258.62, 14,155.11 and 6,065.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,258.62, 14,155.11 and 6,065.34 is: 8,369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,258.62 : 14,155.11 = 6,065.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,258.62/14,155.11 = 6,065.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,258.62x = 14,155.11 × 6,065.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,258.62x = 85,855,554.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,855,554.89/10,258.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,369.11

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