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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,534.61, 21,798.27 and 6,210.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,534.61, 21,798.27 and 6,210.51 is: 9,314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,534.61 : 21,798.27 = 6,210.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,534.61/21,798.27 = 6,210.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,534.61x = 21,798.27 × 6,210.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,534.61x = 135,378,373.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,378,373.82/14,534.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,314.21

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