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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,199.94, 21,281.28 and 6,299.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,199.94, 21,281.28 and 6,299.74 is: 9,441.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,199.94 : 21,281.28 = 6,299.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,199.94/21,281.28 = 6,299.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,199.94x = 21,281.28 × 6,299.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,199.94x = 134,066,530.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,066,530.87/14,199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.34

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