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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.68, 21,044.29 and 5,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.68, 21,044.29 and 5,712 is: 8,560.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.68 : 21,044.29 = 5,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.68/21,044.29 = 5,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.68x = 21,044.29 × 5,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.68x = 120,204,984.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,204,984.48/14,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.58

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