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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,546.08, 21,818.96 and 5,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,546.08, 21,818.96 and 5,312 is: 7,967.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,546.08 : 21,818.96 = 5,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,546.08/21,818.96 = 5,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,546.08x = 21,818.96 × 5,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,546.08x = 115,902,315.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,902,315.52/14,546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,967.94

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