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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855.46, 22,282.73 and 6,083.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855.46, 22,282.73 and 6,083.77 is: 9,125.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855.46 : 22,282.73 = 6,083.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855.46/22,282.73 = 6,083.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855.46x = 22,282.73 × 6,083.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855.46x = 135,562,963.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,562,963.79/14,855.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,125.46

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