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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.22, 14,442.56 and 6,216.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.22, 14,442.56 and 6,216.76 is: 8,577.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.22 : 14,442.56 = 6,216.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.22/14,442.56 = 6,216.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.22x = 14,442.56 × 6,216.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.22x = 89,785,857.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,785,857.09/10,467.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,577.81

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