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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,263.92, 21,404.34 and 6,472.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,263.92, 21,404.34 and 6,472.62 is: 9,712.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,263.92 : 21,404.34 = 6,472.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,263.92/21,404.34 = 6,472.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,263.92x = 21,404.34 × 6,472.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,263.92x = 138,542,159.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,542,159.17/14,263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,712.77

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