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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.41, 14,059.97 and 6,360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.41, 14,059.97 and 6,360.88 is: 8,782.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.41 : 14,059.97 = 6,360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.41/14,059.97 = 6,360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.41x = 14,059.97 × 6,360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.41x = 89,433,781.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,433,781.97/10,183.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,782.30

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