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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.08, 15,598.98 and 8,216.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.08, 15,598.98 and 8,216.28 is: 12,306.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.08 : 15,598.98 = 8,216.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.08/15,598.98 = 8,216.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.08x = 15,598.98 × 8,216.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.08x = 128,165,587.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,165,587.39/10,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,306.95

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