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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,210.98, 21,298.22 and 6,804.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,210.98, 21,298.22 and 6,804.34 is: 10,197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,210.98 : 21,298.22 = 6,804.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,210.98/21,298.22 = 6,804.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,210.98x = 21,298.22 × 6,804.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,210.98x = 144,920,243.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,920,243.01/14,210.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,197.77

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