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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,608.81, 21,913.08 and 6,294.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,608.81, 21,913.08 and 6,294.70 is: 9,441.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,608.81 : 21,913.08 = 6,294.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,608.81/21,913.08 = 6,294.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,608.81x = 21,913.08 × 6,294.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,608.81x = 137,936,264.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,936,264.68/14,608.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.99

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