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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,058.36, 21,092.96 and 6,261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,058.36, 21,092.96 and 6,261.84 is: 9,395.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,058.36 : 21,092.96 = 6,261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,058.36/21,092.96 = 6,261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,058.36x = 21,092.96 × 6,261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,058.36x = 132,080,740.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,080,740.65/14,058.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,395.17

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