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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,064.03, 21,101.87 and 6,162.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,064.03, 21,101.87 and 6,162.47 is: 9,246.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,064.03 : 21,101.87 = 6,162.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,064.03/21,101.87 = 6,162.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,064.03x = 21,101.87 × 6,162.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,064.03x = 130,039,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,039,504.50/14,064.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,246.25

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