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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,828.62, 14,933.12 and 6,580.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,828.62, 14,933.12 and 6,580.38 is: 9,074.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,828.62 : 14,933.12 = 6,580.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,828.62/14,933.12 = 6,580.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,828.62x = 14,933.12 × 6,580.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,828.62x = 98,265,604.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,265,604.19/10,828.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,074.62

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