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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,336.92, 21,507.90 and 6,546.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,336.92, 21,507.90 and 6,546.52 is: 9,820.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,336.92 : 21,507.90 = 6,546.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,336.92/21,507.90 = 6,546.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,336.92x = 21,507.90 × 6,546.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,336.92x = 140,801,897.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,801,897.51/14,336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,820.93

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