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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.40, 14,594.46 and 6,995.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.40, 14,594.46 and 6,995.34 is: 9,649.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.40 : 14,594.46 = 6,995.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.40/14,594.46 = 6,995.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.40x = 14,594.46 × 6,995.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.40x = 102,093,209.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,093,209.82/10,580.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,649.28

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