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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,058.43, 21,098.09 and 6,662.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,058.43, 21,098.09 and 6,662.91 is: 9,999.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,058.43 : 21,098.09 = 6,662.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,058.43/21,098.09 = 6,662.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,058.43x = 21,098.09 × 6,662.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,058.43x = 140,574,674.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,574,674.84/14,058.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,999.32

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