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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,050.25, 21,076.59 and 3,662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,050.25, 21,076.59 and 3,662 is: 5,493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,050.25 : 21,076.59 = 3,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,050.25/21,076.59 = 3,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,050.25x = 21,076.59 × 3,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,050.25x = 77,182,472.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,182,472.58/14,050.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,493.32

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