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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,140.80, 21,182.40 and 7,219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,140.80, 21,182.40 and 7,219.20 is: 10,814.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,140.80 : 21,182.40 = 7,219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,140.80/21,182.40 = 7,219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,140.80x = 21,182.40 × 7,219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,140.80x = 152,919,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,919,982.08/14,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,814.10

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