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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.33, 14,059.83 and 6,360.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.33, 14,059.83 and 6,360.78 is: 8,782.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.33 : 14,059.83 = 6,360.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.33/14,059.83 = 6,360.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.33x = 14,059.83 × 6,360.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.33x = 89,431,485.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,431,485.47/10,183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,782.15

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