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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,258.83, 14,161.91 and 6,009.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,258.83, 14,161.91 and 6,009.30 is: 8,295.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,258.83 : 14,161.91 = 6,009.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,258.83/14,161.91 = 6,009.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,258.83x = 14,161.91 × 6,009.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,258.83x = 85,103,165.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,103,165.76/10,258.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,295.60

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