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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,044.78, 21,072.84 and 6,248.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,044.78, 21,072.84 and 6,248.26 is: 9,374.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,044.78 : 21,072.84 = 6,248.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,044.78/21,072.84 = 6,248.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,044.78x = 21,072.84 × 6,248.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,044.78x = 131,668,583.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,668,583.26/14,044.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,374.91

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