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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,095.41, 21,145.52 and 4,859.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,095.41, 21,145.52 and 4,859.25 is: 7,289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,095.41 : 21,145.52 = 4,859.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,095.41/21,145.52 = 4,859.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,095.41x = 21,145.52 × 4,859.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,095.41x = 102,751,343.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,751,343.76/14,095.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,289.70

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