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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,094.60, 21,141.90 and 3,707.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,094.60, 21,141.90 and 3,707.40 is: 5,561.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,094.60 : 21,141.90 = 3,707.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,094.60/21,141.90 = 3,707.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,094.60x = 21,141.90 × 3,707.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,094.60x = 78,381,480.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,381,480.06/14,094.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.10

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