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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,072.16, 21,110.40 and 4,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,072.16, 21,110.40 and 4,836 is: 7,254.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,072.16 : 21,110.40 = 4,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,072.16/21,110.40 = 4,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,072.16x = 21,110.40 × 4,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,072.16x = 102,089,894.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,089,894.40/14,072.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.74

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