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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,331.88, 14,261.36 and 6,082.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,331.88, 14,261.36 and 6,082.89 is: 8,396.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,331.88 : 14,261.36 = 6,082.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,331.88/14,261.36 = 6,082.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,331.88x = 14,261.36 × 6,082.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,331.88x = 86,750,284.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,750,284.13/10,331.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,396.37

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