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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,140.79, 21,211.23 and 4,780.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,140.79, 21,211.23 and 4,780.89 is: 7,171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,140.79 : 21,211.23 = 4,780.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,140.79/21,211.23 = 4,780.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,140.79x = 21,211.23 × 4,780.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,140.79x = 101,408,575.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,408,575.32/14,140.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,171.35

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