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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,162.82, 21,241.60 and 6,562.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,162.82, 21,241.60 and 6,562.30 is: 9,842.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,162.82 : 21,241.60 = 6,562.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,162.82/21,241.60 = 6,562.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,162.82x = 21,241.60 × 6,562.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,162.82x = 139,393,751.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,393,751.68/14,162.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,842.23

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