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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,566.39, 21,849.59 and 6,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,566.39, 21,849.59 and 6,241 is: 9,361.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,566.39 : 21,849.59 = 6,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,566.39/21,849.59 = 6,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,566.39x = 21,849.59 × 6,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,566.39x = 136,363,291.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,363,291.19/14,566.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,361.51

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