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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,261.20, 21,377.40 and 6,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,261.20, 21,377.40 and 6,475.60 is: 9,706.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,261.20 : 21,377.40 = 6,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,261.20/21,377.40 = 6,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,261.20x = 21,377.40 × 6,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,261.20x = 138,431,491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,431,491.44/14,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,706.86

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