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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,130, 21,195 and 4,402

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,130, 21,195 and 4,402 is: 6,603

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,130 : 21,195 = 4,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,130/21,195 = 4,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,130x = 21,195 × 4,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,130x = 93,300,390
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,300,390/14,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,603

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