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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,047.78, 21,077.34 and 6,251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,047.78, 21,077.34 and 6,251.26 is: 9,379.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,047.78 : 21,077.34 = 6,251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,047.78/21,077.34 = 6,251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,047.78x = 21,077.34 × 6,251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,047.78x = 131,759,932.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,759,932.45/14,047.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,379.41

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