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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,863.24, 14,989.83 and 6,083.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,863.24, 14,989.83 and 6,083.28 is: 8,394.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,863.24 : 14,989.83 = 6,083.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,863.24/14,989.83 = 6,083.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,863.24x = 14,989.83 × 6,083.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,863.24x = 91,187,319.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,187,319.40/10,863.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,394.12

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