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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,367.25, 21,550.88 and 3,979

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,367.25, 21,550.88 and 3,979 is: 5,968.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,367.25 : 21,550.88 = 3,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,367.25/21,550.88 = 3,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,367.25x = 21,550.88 × 3,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,367.25x = 85,750,951.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,750,951.52/14,367.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,968.50

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