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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,783.83, 14,881.37 and 6,068.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,783.83, 14,881.37 and 6,068.01 is: 8,373.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,783.83 : 14,881.37 = 6,068.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,783.83/14,881.37 = 6,068.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,783.83x = 14,881.37 × 6,068.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,783.83x = 90,300,361.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,300,361.57/10,783.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,373.68

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