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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,581, 14,601.80 and 6,388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,581, 14,601.80 and 6,388.44 is: 8,816.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,581 : 14,601.80 = 6,388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,581/14,601.80 = 6,388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,581x = 14,601.80 × 6,388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,581x = 93,282,723.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,282,723.19/10,581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,816.06

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