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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,002.08, 21,003.73 and 6,512.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,002.08, 21,003.73 and 6,512.67 is: 9,769.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,002.08 : 21,003.73 = 6,512.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,002.08/21,003.73 = 6,512.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,002.08x = 21,003.73 × 6,512.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,002.08x = 136,790,362.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,790,362.26/14,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,769.29

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