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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,272.79, 21,411.48 and 4,910.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,272.79, 21,411.48 and 4,910.52 is: 7,366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,272.79 : 21,411.48 = 4,910.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,272.79/21,411.48 = 4,910.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,272.79x = 21,411.48 × 4,910.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,272.79x = 105,141,500.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,141,500.77/14,272.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,366.57

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