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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.36, 14,258.34 and 6,083.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.36, 14,258.34 and 6,083.82 is: 8,395.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.36 : 14,258.34 = 6,083.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.36/14,258.34 = 6,083.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.36x = 14,258.34 × 6,083.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.36x = 86,745,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,745,174.06/10,332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,395.49

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