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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,997.26, 21,003.18 and 6,204.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,997.26, 21,003.18 and 6,204.25 is: 9,309.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,997.26 : 21,003.18 = 6,204.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,997.26/21,003.18 = 6,204.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,997.26x = 21,003.18 × 6,204.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,997.26x = 130,308,979.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,308,979.52/13,997.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,309.61

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