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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,107.79, 21,162.08 and 6,206.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,107.79, 21,162.08 and 6,206.19 is: 9,309.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,107.79 : 21,162.08 = 6,206.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,107.79/21,162.08 = 6,206.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,107.79x = 21,162.08 × 6,206.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,107.79x = 131,335,858.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,335,858.24/14,107.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,309.46

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