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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,052.72, 21,081.37 and 6,563.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,052.72, 21,081.37 and 6,563.77 is: 9,846.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,052.72 : 21,081.37 = 6,563.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,052.72/21,081.37 = 6,563.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,052.72x = 21,081.37 × 6,563.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,052.72x = 138,373,194.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,373,194.85/14,052.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,846.72

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