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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,270.78, 21,410.46 and 4,275.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,270.78, 21,410.46 and 4,275.86 is: 6,415.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,270.78 : 21,410.46 = 4,275.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,270.78/21,410.46 = 4,275.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,270.78x = 21,410.46 × 4,275.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,270.78x = 91,548,022.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,548,022.44/14,270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,415.07

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