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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,360.06, 21,540.77 and 3,971.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,360.06, 21,540.77 and 3,971.81 is: 5,957.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,360.06 : 21,540.77 = 3,971.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,360.06/21,540.77 = 3,971.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,360.06x = 21,540.77 × 3,971.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,360.06x = 85,555,845.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,555,845.69/14,360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,957.90

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