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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,659.59, 14,707.74 and 6,180.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,659.59, 14,707.74 and 6,180.79 is: 8,528.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,659.59 : 14,707.74 = 6,180.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,659.59/14,707.74 = 6,180.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,659.59x = 14,707.74 × 6,180.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,659.59x = 90,905,452.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,905,452.31/10,659.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,528.04

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