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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,357, 14,294.01 and 6,165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,357, 14,294.01 and 6,165.25 is: 8,508.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,357 : 14,294.01 = 6,165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,357/14,294.01 = 6,165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,357x = 14,294.01 × 6,165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,357x = 88,126,145.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,126,145.15/10,357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,508.85

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