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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,094.72, 21,142.08 and 4,860

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,094.72, 21,142.08 and 4,860 is: 7,290.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,094.72 : 21,142.08 = 4,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,094.72/21,142.08 = 4,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,094.72x = 21,142.08 × 4,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,094.72x = 102,750,508.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,750,508.80/14,094.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,290.00

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