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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,280.89, 21,420.81 and 3,750.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,280.89, 21,420.81 and 3,750.82 is: 5,626.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,280.89 : 21,420.81 = 3,750.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,280.89/21,420.81 = 3,750.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,280.89x = 21,420.81 × 3,750.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,280.89x = 80,345,549.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,345,549.01/14,280.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.09

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