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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,272.07, 21,412.35 and 4,412.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,272.07, 21,412.35 and 4,412.07 is: 6,619.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,272.07 : 21,412.35 = 4,412.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,272.07/21,412.35 = 4,412.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,272.07x = 21,412.35 × 4,412.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,272.07x = 94,472,787.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,472,787.06/14,272.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,619.42

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