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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,555.80, 14,566.74 and 6,079.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,555.80, 14,566.74 and 6,079.44 is: 8,389.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,555.80 : 14,566.74 = 6,079.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,555.80/14,566.74 = 6,079.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,555.80x = 14,566.74 × 6,079.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,555.80x = 88,557,621.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,557,621.83/10,555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.48

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