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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.02, 14,283.06 and 6,158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.02, 14,283.06 and 6,158 is: 8,498.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.02 : 14,283.06 = 6,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.02/14,283.06 = 6,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.02x = 14,283.06 × 6,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.02x = 87,955,083.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,955,083.48/10,350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,498.06

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