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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,052.42, 21,081.33 and 6,261.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,052.42, 21,081.33 and 6,261.21 is: 9,393.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,052.42 : 21,081.33 = 6,261.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,052.42/21,081.33 = 6,261.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,052.42x = 21,081.33 × 6,261.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,052.42x = 131,994,634.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,994,634.21/14,052.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.02

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