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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,317.92, 21,484.56 and 6,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,317.92, 21,484.56 and 6,108 is: 9,165.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,317.92 : 21,484.56 = 6,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,317.92/21,484.56 = 6,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,317.92x = 21,484.56 × 6,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,317.92x = 131,227,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,227,692.48/14,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,165.28

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