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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,361.25, 21,541.88 and 3,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,361.25, 21,541.88 and 3,973 is: 5,959.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,361.25 : 21,541.88 = 3,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,361.25/21,541.88 = 3,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,361.25x = 21,541.88 × 3,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,361.25x = 85,585,889.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,585,889.24/14,361.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,959.50

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