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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,421.46, 12,632.22 and 8,218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,421.46, 12,632.22 and 8,218.48 is: 12,327.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,421.46 : 12,632.22 = 8,218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,421.46/12,632.22 = 8,218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,421.46x = 12,632.22 × 8,218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,421.46x = 103,817,647.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,817,647.43/8,421.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,327.75

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