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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,632.79, 21,961.46 and 6,319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,632.79, 21,961.46 and 6,319.04 is: 9,483.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,632.79 : 21,961.46 = 6,319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,632.79/21,961.46 = 6,319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,632.79x = 21,961.46 × 6,319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,632.79x = 138,775,250.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,775,250.19/14,632.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,483.86

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