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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.23, 14,567.34 and 8,054.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.23, 14,567.34 and 8,054.20 is: 11,089.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.23 : 14,567.34 = 8,054.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.23/14,567.34 = 8,054.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.23x = 14,567.34 × 8,054.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.23x = 117,328,269.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,328,269.83/10,580.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,089.39

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