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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,179.16, 21,264.42 and 4,943

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,179.16, 21,264.42 and 4,943 is: 7,412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,179.16 : 21,264.42 = 4,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,179.16/21,264.42 = 4,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,179.16x = 21,264.42 × 4,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,179.16x = 105,110,028.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,110,028.06/14,179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,412.99

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