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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,210.28, 21,310.80 and 6,712.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,210.28, 21,310.80 and 6,712.68 is: 10,066.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,210.28 : 21,310.80 = 6,712.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,210.28/21,310.80 = 6,712.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,210.28x = 21,310.80 × 6,712.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,210.28x = 143,052,580.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,052,580.94/14,210.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,066.84

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