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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,212.01, 21,319.96 and 4,849.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,212.01, 21,319.96 and 4,849.52 is: 7,274.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,212.01 : 21,319.96 = 4,849.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,212.01/21,319.96 = 4,849.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,212.01x = 21,319.96 × 4,849.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,212.01x = 103,391,572.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,391,572.42/14,212.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,274.94

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