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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.52, 14,594.48 and 6,808.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.52, 14,594.48 and 6,808.59 is: 9,391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.52 : 14,594.48 = 6,808.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.52/14,594.48 = 6,808.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.52x = 14,594.48 × 6,808.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.52x = 99,367,796.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,367,796.54/10,580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.58

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