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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,161.03, 21,241.55 and 6,364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,161.03, 21,241.55 and 6,364.38 is: 9,546.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,161.03 : 21,241.55 = 6,364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,161.03/21,241.55 = 6,364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,161.03x = 21,241.55 × 6,364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,161.03x = 135,189,295.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,189,295.99/14,161.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,546.57

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