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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.16, 14,602.68 and 6,103.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.16, 14,602.68 and 6,103.76 is: 8,424.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.16 : 14,602.68 = 6,103.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.16/14,602.68 = 6,103.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.16x = 14,602.68 × 6,103.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.16x = 89,131,254.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,131,254.08/10,580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,424.38

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