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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,095.81, 21,142.03 and 3,708.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,095.81, 21,142.03 and 3,708.37 is: 5,562.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,095.81 : 21,142.03 = 3,708.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,095.81/21,142.03 = 3,708.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,095.81x = 21,142.03 × 3,708.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,095.81x = 78,402,469.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,402,469.79/14,095.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.11

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