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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,135, 21,212.22 and 4,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,135, 21,212.22 and 4,901 is: 7,354.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,135 : 21,212.22 = 4,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,135/21,212.22 = 4,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,135x = 21,212.22 × 4,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,135x = 103,961,090.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,961,090.22/14,135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.87

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