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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.03, 14,119.45 and 5,983.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.03, 14,119.45 and 5,983.27 is: 8,255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.03 : 14,119.45 = 5,983.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.03/14,119.45 = 5,983.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.03x = 14,119.45 × 5,983.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.03x = 84,480,431.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,480,431.34/10,233.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,255.66

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