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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.25, 14,235.66 and 6,008.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.25, 14,235.66 and 6,008.94 is: 8,291.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.25 : 14,235.66 = 6,008.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.25/14,235.66 = 6,008.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.25x = 14,235.66 × 6,008.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.25x = 85,541,226.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,541,226.80/10,316.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,291.89

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