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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.35, 14,594.25 and 6,808.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.35, 14,594.25 and 6,808.42 is: 9,391.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.35 : 14,594.25 = 6,808.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.35/14,594.25 = 6,808.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.35x = 14,594.25 × 6,808.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.35x = 99,363,783.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,363,783.59/10,580.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.35

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