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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.49, 21,051.83 and 6,637.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.49, 21,051.83 and 6,637.30 is: 9,951.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.49 : 21,051.83 = 6,637.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.49/21,051.83 = 6,637.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.49x = 21,051.83 × 6,637.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.49x = 139,727,242.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,727,242.04/14,041.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,951.02

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