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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.70, 14,177.49 and 6,083.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.70, 14,177.49 and 6,083.30 is: 8,394.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.70 : 14,177.49 = 6,083.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.70/14,177.49 = 6,083.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.70x = 14,177.49 × 6,083.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.70x = 86,245,924.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,245,924.92/10,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,394.83

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