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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,416.31, 12,617.57 and 3,483.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,416.31, 12,617.57 and 3,483.27 is: 5,222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,416.31 : 12,617.57 = 3,483.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,416.31/12,617.57 = 3,483.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,416.31x = 12,617.57 × 3,483.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,416.31x = 43,950,411.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,950,411.76/8,416.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,222.06

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