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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.60, 21,144.90 and 3,709.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.60, 21,144.90 and 3,709.40 is: 5,564.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.60 : 21,144.90 = 3,709.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.60/21,144.90 = 3,709.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.60x = 21,144.90 × 3,709.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.60x = 78,434,892.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,434,892.06/14,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.10

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