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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,577.60, 14,590.46 and 6,805.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,577.60, 14,590.46 and 6,805.68 is: 9,387.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,577.60 : 14,590.46 = 6,805.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,577.60/14,590.46 = 6,805.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,577.60x = 14,590.46 × 6,805.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,577.60x = 99,298,001.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,298,001.81/10,577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,387.57

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