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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,062.26, 21,094.60 and 3,674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,062.26, 21,094.60 and 3,674 is: 5,511.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,062.26 : 21,094.60 = 3,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,062.26/21,094.60 = 3,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,062.26x = 21,094.60 × 3,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,062.26x = 77,501,560.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,501,560.40/14,062.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.32

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