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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,417.04, 12,617.50 and 3,150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,417.04, 12,617.50 and 3,150.62 is: 4,722.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,417.04 : 12,617.50 = 3,150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,417.04/12,617.50 = 3,150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,417.04x = 12,617.50 × 3,150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,417.04x = 39,752,947.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,752,947.85/8,417.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,722.91

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