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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.83, 21,073.77 and 6,649.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.83, 21,073.77 and 6,649.29 is: 9,975.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.83 : 21,073.77 = 6,649.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.83/21,073.77 = 6,649.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.83x = 21,073.77 × 6,649.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.83x = 140,125,608.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,125,608.12/14,046.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,975.61

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