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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.13, 14,257.51 and 6,083.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.13, 14,257.51 and 6,083.37 is: 8,394.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.13 : 14,257.51 = 6,083.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.13/14,257.51 = 6,083.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.13x = 14,257.51 × 6,083.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.13x = 86,733,708.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,733,708.61/10,332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,394.56

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