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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.58, 22,281.66 and 6,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.58, 22,281.66 and 6,087 is: 9,133.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.58 : 22,281.66 = 6,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.58/22,281.66 = 6,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.58x = 22,281.66 × 6,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.58x = 135,628,464.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,628,464.42/14,849.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,133.49

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