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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,003.80, 21,005.70 and 6,213.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,003.80, 21,005.70 and 6,213.40 is: 9,320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,003.80 : 21,005.70 = 6,213.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,003.80/21,005.70 = 6,213.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,003.80x = 21,005.70 × 6,213.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,003.80x = 130,516,816.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,516,816.38/14,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,320.10

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