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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,211.68, 31,814.10 and 6,418.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,211.68, 31,814.10 and 6,418.02 is: 9,626.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,211.68 : 31,814.10 = 6,418.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,211.68/31,814.10 = 6,418.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,211.68x = 31,814.10 × 6,418.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,211.68x = 204,183,530.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,183,530.08/21,211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,626.00

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