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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,060.49, 21,083.77 and 4,697.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,060.49, 21,083.77 and 4,697.29 is: 7,043.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,060.49 : 21,083.77 = 4,697.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,060.49/21,083.77 = 4,697.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,060.49x = 21,083.77 × 4,697.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,060.49x = 99,036,581.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,036,581.98/14,060.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,043.61

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