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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.04, 14,706.89 and 6,180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.04, 14,706.89 and 6,180.16 is: 8,527.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.04 : 14,706.89 = 6,180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.04/14,706.89 = 6,180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.04x = 14,706.89 × 6,180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.04x = 90,890,933.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,890,933.30/10,658.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,527.92

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