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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,806.16, 14,912.80 and 6,558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,806.16, 14,912.80 and 6,558 is: 9,050.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,806.16 : 14,912.80 = 6,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,806.16/14,912.80 = 6,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,806.16x = 14,912.80 × 6,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,806.16x = 97,798,142.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,798,142.40/10,806.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,050.22

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