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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.62, 14,600.91 and 6,388.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.62, 14,600.91 and 6,388.14 is: 8,815.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.62 : 14,600.91 = 6,388.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.62/14,600.91 = 6,388.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.62x = 14,600.91 × 6,388.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.62x = 93,272,657.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,272,657.21/10,580.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,815.42

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