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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,557.31, 14,570.90 and 6,080.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,557.31, 14,570.90 and 6,080.26 is: 8,391.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,557.31 : 14,570.90 = 6,080.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,557.31/14,570.90 = 6,080.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,557.31x = 14,570.90 × 6,080.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,557.31x = 88,594,860.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,594,860.43/10,557.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,391.80

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