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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.42, 14,595.69 and 6,753.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.42, 14,595.69 and 6,753.88 is: 9,316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.42 : 14,595.69 = 6,753.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.42/14,595.69 = 6,753.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.42x = 14,595.69 × 6,753.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.42x = 98,577,582.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,577,582.35/10,580.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,316.98

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