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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.28, 14,600.77 and 6,103.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.28, 14,600.77 and 6,103.96 is: 8,423.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.28 : 14,600.77 = 6,103.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.28/14,600.77 = 6,103.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.28x = 14,600.77 × 6,103.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.28x = 89,122,516.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,122,516.05/10,580.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,423.46

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