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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.06, 21,142.40 and 3,708.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.06, 21,142.40 and 3,708.62 is: 5,562.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.06 : 21,142.40 = 3,708.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.06/21,142.40 = 3,708.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.06x = 21,142.40 × 3,708.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.06x = 78,409,127.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,409,127.49/14,096.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.49

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