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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,621.46, 14,635.99 and 8,216.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,621.46, 14,635.99 and 8,216.82 is: 11,322.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,621.46 : 14,635.99 = 8,216.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,621.46/14,635.99 = 8,216.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,621.46x = 14,635.99 × 8,216.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,621.46x = 120,261,274.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,261,274.81/10,621.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,322.48

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