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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,381.96, 12,574.97 and 3,117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,381.96, 12,574.97 and 3,117.16 is: 4,676.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,381.96 : 12,574.97 = 3,117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,381.96/12,574.97 = 3,117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,381.96x = 12,574.97 × 3,117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,381.96x = 39,198,178.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,198,178.71/8,381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.50

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