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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.28, 21,145.62 and 3,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.28, 21,145.62 and 3,708 is: 5,562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.28 : 21,145.62 = 3,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.28/21,145.62 = 3,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.28x = 21,145.62 × 3,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.28x = 78,407,958.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,407,958.96/14,096.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.32

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