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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.72, 14,600.83 and 6,104.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.72, 14,600.83 and 6,104.21 is: 8,423.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.72 : 14,600.83 = 6,104.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.72/14,600.83 = 6,104.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.72x = 14,600.83 × 6,104.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.72x = 89,126,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,126,455.68/10,580.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,423.48

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