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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,556.72, 14,569.78 and 6,080.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,556.72, 14,569.78 and 6,080.02 is: 8,391.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,556.72 : 14,569.78 = 6,080.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,556.72/14,569.78 = 6,080.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,556.72x = 14,569.78 × 6,080.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,556.72x = 88,584,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,584,553.80/10,556.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,391.30

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