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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.37, 14,602.40 and 6,103.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.37, 14,602.40 and 6,103.18 is: 8,423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.37 : 14,602.40 = 6,103.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.37/14,602.40 = 6,103.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.37x = 14,602.40 × 6,103.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.37x = 89,121,075.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,121,075.63/10,580.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,423.25

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