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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.16, 21,064.92 and 4,810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.16, 21,064.92 and 4,810 is: 7,213.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.16 : 21,064.92 = 4,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.16/21,064.92 = 4,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.16x = 21,064.92 × 4,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.16x = 101,322,265.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,322,265.20/14,046.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,213.52

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