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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,140.22, 21,178.02 and 6,749.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,140.22, 21,178.02 and 6,749.87 is: 10,109.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,140.22 : 21,178.02 = 6,749.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,140.22/21,178.02 = 6,749.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,140.22x = 21,178.02 × 6,749.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,140.22x = 142,948,775.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,948,775.97/14,140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,109.38

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