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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,821.21, 16,239.11 and 4,246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,821.21, 16,239.11 and 4,246.62 is: 6,372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,821.21 : 16,239.11 = 4,246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,821.21/16,239.11 = 4,246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,821.21x = 16,239.11 × 4,246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,821.21x = 68,961,395.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,961,395.51/10,821.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,372.80

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