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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.10, 14,258.35 and 6,083.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.10, 14,258.35 and 6,083.35 is: 8,395.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.10 : 14,258.35 = 6,083.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.10/14,258.35 = 6,083.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.10x = 14,258.35 × 6,083.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.10x = 86,738,477.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,738,477.39/10,332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,395.05

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