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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.32, 14,592.85 and 6,331.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.32, 14,592.85 and 6,331.06 is: 8,732.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.32 : 14,592.85 = 6,331.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.32/14,592.85 = 6,331.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.32x = 14,592.85 × 6,331.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.32x = 92,388,156.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,388,156.61/10,580.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,732.08

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