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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,343.74, 12,517.78 and 3,149.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,343.74, 12,517.78 and 3,149.66 is: 4,725.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,343.74 : 12,517.78 = 3,149.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,343.74/12,517.78 = 3,149.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,343.74x = 12,517.78 × 3,149.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,343.74x = 39,426,750.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,426,750.95/8,343.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.31

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