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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,258, 21,395.64 and 6,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,258, 21,395.64 and 6,050 is: 9,078.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,258 : 21,395.64 = 6,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,258/21,395.64 = 6,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,258x = 21,395.64 × 6,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,258x = 129,443,622
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,443,622/14,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,078.67

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