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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,258.82, 14,154.99 and 6,010.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,258.82, 14,154.99 and 6,010.26 is: 8,292.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,258.82 : 14,154.99 = 6,010.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,258.82/14,154.99 = 6,010.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,258.82x = 14,154.99 × 6,010.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,258.82x = 85,075,170.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,075,170.20/10,258.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.88

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