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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,780.96, 14,880.54 and 6,592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,780.96, 14,880.54 and 6,592.72 is: 9,099.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,780.96 : 14,880.54 = 6,592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,780.96/14,880.54 = 6,592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,780.96x = 14,880.54 × 6,592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,780.96x = 98,103,233.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,103,233.67/10,780.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.68

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