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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,610.16, 21,913.08 and 5,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,610.16, 21,913.08 and 5,374 is: 8,060.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,610.16 : 21,913.08 = 5,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,610.16/21,913.08 = 5,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,610.16x = 21,913.08 × 5,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,610.16x = 117,760,891.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,760,891.92/14,610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,060.21

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