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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.14, 21,377.52 and 6,460.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.14, 21,377.52 and 6,460.56 is: 9,691.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.14 : 21,377.52 = 6,460.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.14/21,377.52 = 6,460.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.14x = 21,377.52 × 6,460.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.14x = 138,110,750.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,110,750.61/14,251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,691.21

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