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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.91, 14,054.28 and 6,357.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.91, 14,054.28 and 6,357.82 is: 8,774.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.91 : 14,054.28 = 6,357.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.91/14,054.28 = 6,357.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.91x = 14,054.28 × 6,357.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.91x = 89,354,531.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,354,531.44/10,183.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,774.09

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