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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,612.92, 21,934.98 and 6,297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,612.92, 21,934.98 and 6,297.04 is: 9,452.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,612.92 : 21,934.98 = 6,297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,612.92/21,934.98 = 6,297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,612.92x = 21,934.98 × 6,297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,612.92x = 138,125,446.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,125,446.46/14,612.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,452.28

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