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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,404.80, 21,607.20 and 6,083.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,404.80, 21,607.20 and 6,083.50 is: 9,125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,404.80 : 21,607.20 = 6,083.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,404.80/21,607.20 = 6,083.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,404.80x = 21,607.20 × 6,083.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,404.80x = 131,447,401.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,447,401.20/14,404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,125.25

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