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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,028.69, 21,045.32 and 5,264.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,028.69, 21,045.32 and 5,264.29 is: 7,897.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,028.69 : 21,045.32 = 5,264.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,028.69/21,045.32 = 5,264.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,028.69x = 21,045.32 × 5,264.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,028.69x = 110,788,687.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,788,687.35/14,028.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,897.29

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