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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,010.02, 21,008.55 and 6,221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,010.02, 21,008.55 and 6,221.06 is: 9,328.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,010.02 : 21,008.55 = 6,221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,010.02/21,008.55 = 6,221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,010.02x = 21,008.55 × 6,221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,010.02x = 130,695,450.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,695,450.06/14,010.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,328.71

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