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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,083.83, 21,131.67 and 6,182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,083.83, 21,131.67 and 6,182.28 is: 9,276.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,083.83 : 21,131.67 = 6,182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,083.83/21,131.67 = 6,182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,083.83x = 21,131.67 × 6,182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,083.83x = 130,641,900.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,641,900.81/14,083.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,276.02

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