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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,053.42, 21,082.83 and 6,262.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,053.42, 21,082.83 and 6,262.21 is: 9,394.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,053.42 : 21,082.83 = 6,262.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,053.42/21,082.83 = 6,262.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,053.42x = 21,082.83 × 6,262.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,053.42x = 132,025,108.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,025,108.85/14,053.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.52

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