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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,091.39, 21,142.96 and 6,189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,091.39, 21,142.96 and 6,189.84 is: 9,287.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,091.39 : 21,142.96 = 6,189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,091.39/21,142.96 = 6,189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,091.39x = 21,142.96 × 6,189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,091.39x = 130,871,524.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,871,524.05/14,091.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,287.34

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