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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.76, 14,602.50 and 6,104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.76, 14,602.50 and 6,104.72 is: 8,425.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.76 : 14,602.50 = 6,104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.76/14,602.50 = 6,104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.76x = 14,602.50 × 6,104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.76x = 89,144,173.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,144,173.80/10,580.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,425.12

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