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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.24, 14,259.24 and 6,083.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.24, 14,259.24 and 6,083.52 is: 8,395.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.24 : 14,259.24 = 6,083.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.24/14,259.24 = 6,083.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.24x = 14,259.24 × 6,083.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.24x = 86,746,371.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,746,371.72/10,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,395.70

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