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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,301.29, 21,452.09 and 3,913.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,301.29, 21,452.09 and 3,913.04 is: 5,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,301.29 : 21,452.09 = 3,913.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,301.29/21,452.09 = 3,913.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,301.29x = 21,452.09 × 3,913.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,301.29x = 83,942,920.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,942,920.32/14,301.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,869.60

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