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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,858.23, 14,983.65 and 6,077.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,858.23, 14,983.65 and 6,077.37 is: 8,386.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858.23 : 14,983.65 = 6,077.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858.23/14,983.65 = 6,077.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858.23x = 14,983.65 × 6,077.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858.23x = 91,061,185.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,061,185.00/10,858.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,386.37

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