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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,063.82, 21,083.58 and 6,664.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,063.82, 21,083.58 and 6,664.50 is: 9,990.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,063.82 : 21,083.58 = 6,664.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,063.82/21,083.58 = 6,664.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,063.82x = 21,083.58 × 6,664.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,063.82x = 140,511,518.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,511,518.91/14,063.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,990.99

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