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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.74, 14,318.55 and 6,183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.74, 14,318.55 and 6,183.90 is: 8,533.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.74 : 14,318.55 = 6,183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.74/14,318.55 = 6,183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.74x = 14,318.55 × 6,183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.74x = 88,544,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,544,481.35/10,375.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,533.80

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