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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,417.06, 12,627.42 and 3,222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,417.06, 12,627.42 and 3,222.94 is: 4,835.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,417.06 : 12,627.42 = 3,222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,417.06/12,627.42 = 3,222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,417.06x = 12,627.42 × 3,222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,417.06x = 40,697,373.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,697,373.36/8,417.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,835.10

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