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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,240.06, 21,358.46 and 3,851

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,240.06, 21,358.46 and 3,851 is: 5,776.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,240.06 : 21,358.46 = 3,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,240.06/21,358.46 = 3,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,240.06x = 21,358.46 × 3,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,240.06x = 82,251,429.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,251,429.46/14,240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,776.06

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