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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,304.28, 21,439.14 and 6,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,304.28, 21,439.14 and 6,079 is: 9,111.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,304.28 : 21,439.14 = 6,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,304.28/21,439.14 = 6,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,304.28x = 21,439.14 × 6,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,304.28x = 130,328,532.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,328,532.06/14,304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.16

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