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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,216.62, 12,335.52 and 7,054.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,216.62, 12,335.52 and 7,054.10 is: 10,590.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,216.62 : 12,335.52 = 7,054.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,216.62/12,335.52 = 7,054.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,216.62x = 12,335.52 × 7,054.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,216.62x = 87,015,929.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,015,929.95/8,216.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,590.24

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