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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.77, 12,521.54 and 3,417.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.77, 12,521.54 and 3,417.41 is: 5,126.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.77 : 12,521.54 = 3,417.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.77/12,521.54 = 3,417.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.77x = 12,521.54 × 3,417.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.77x = 42,791,156.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,791,156.32/8,347.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,126.06

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