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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,034.06, 21,039.99 and 5,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,034.06, 21,039.99 and 5,268 is: 7,897.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,034.06 : 21,039.99 = 5,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,034.06/21,039.99 = 5,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,034.06x = 21,039.99 × 5,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,034.06x = 110,838,667.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,838,667.32/14,034.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,897.83

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