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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.28, 22,278.72 and 6,079.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.28, 22,278.72 and 6,079.38 is: 9,121.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.28 : 22,278.72 = 6,079.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.28/22,278.72 = 6,079.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.28x = 22,278.72 × 6,079.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.28x = 135,440,804.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,440,804.79/14,849.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,121.04

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