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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.20, 14,588.69 and 6,746.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.20, 14,588.69 and 6,746.72 is: 9,302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.20 : 14,588.69 = 6,746.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.20/14,588.69 = 6,746.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.20x = 14,588.69 × 6,746.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.20x = 98,425,699.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,425,699.92/10,580.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,302.82

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