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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,307.78, 21,444.39 and 6,082.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,307.78, 21,444.39 and 6,082.50 is: 9,116.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,307.78 : 21,444.39 = 6,082.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,307.78/21,444.39 = 6,082.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,307.78x = 21,444.39 × 6,082.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,307.78x = 130,435,502.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,435,502.18/14,307.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,116.40

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