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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,099.28, 21,150.12 and 3,711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,099.28, 21,150.12 and 3,711 is: 5,566.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,099.28 : 21,150.12 = 3,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,099.28/21,150.12 = 3,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,099.28x = 21,150.12 × 3,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,099.28x = 78,488,095.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,488,095.32/14,099.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.82

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