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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,199.41, 21,299.12 and 3,811.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,199.41, 21,299.12 and 3,811.16 is: 5,716.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,199.41 : 21,299.12 = 3,811.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,199.41/21,299.12 = 3,811.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,199.41x = 21,299.12 × 3,811.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,199.41x = 81,174,354.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,174,354.18/14,199.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,716.74

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