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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,061.30, 21,091.95 and 6,285.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,061.30, 21,091.95 and 6,285.30 is: 9,427.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,061.30 : 21,091.95 = 6,285.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,061.30/21,091.95 = 6,285.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,061.30x = 21,091.95 × 6,285.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,061.30x = 132,569,233.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,569,233.34/14,061.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,427.95

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