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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,315.92, 21,481.56 and 6,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,315.92, 21,481.56 and 6,106 is: 9,162.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,315.92 : 21,481.56 = 6,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,315.92/21,481.56 = 6,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,315.92x = 21,481.56 × 6,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,315.92x = 131,166,405.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,166,405.36/14,315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,162.28

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