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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,297.50, 21,454.89 and 6,089.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,297.50, 21,454.89 and 6,089.50 is: 9,137.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,297.50 : 21,454.89 = 6,089.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,297.50/21,454.89 = 6,089.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,297.50x = 21,454.89 × 6,089.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,297.50x = 130,649,552.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,649,552.66/14,297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,137.93

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