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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,094, 21,141 and 4,860

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,094, 21,141 and 4,860 is: 7,290

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,094 : 21,141 = 4,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,094/21,141 = 4,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,094x = 21,141 × 4,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,094x = 102,745,260
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,745,260/14,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,290

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