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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.60, 14,016.89 and 6,576.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.60, 14,016.89 and 6,576.71 is: 9,072.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.60 : 14,016.89 = 6,576.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.60/14,016.89 = 6,576.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.60x = 14,016.89 × 6,576.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.60x = 92,184,940.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,184,940.46/10,160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,072.79

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