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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,656.72, 14,705.64 and 6,180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,656.72, 14,705.64 and 6,180.12 is: 8,528.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,656.72 : 14,705.64 = 6,180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,656.72/14,705.64 = 6,180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,656.72x = 14,705.64 × 6,180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,656.72x = 90,882,619.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,882,619.88/10,656.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,528.20

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