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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,259.46, 14,158.10 and 6,013.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,259.46, 14,158.10 and 6,013.04 is: 8,298.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,259.46 : 14,158.10 = 6,013.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,259.46/14,158.10 = 6,013.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,259.46x = 14,158.10 × 6,013.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,259.46x = 85,133,165.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,133,165.87/10,259.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,298.02

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