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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,403.79, 21,591.33 and 6,085.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,403.79, 21,591.33 and 6,085.90 is: 9,122.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,403.79 : 21,591.33 = 6,085.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,403.79/21,591.33 = 6,085.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,403.79x = 21,591.33 × 6,085.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,403.79x = 131,402,675.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,402,675.25/14,403.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,122.78

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