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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.72, 14,176.84 and 6,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.72, 14,176.84 and 6,083 is: 8,390.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.72 : 14,176.84 = 6,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.72/14,176.84 = 6,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.72x = 14,176.84 × 6,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.72x = 86,237,717.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,237,717.72/10,277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,390.74

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