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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,417.34, 12,625.98 and 3,481.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,417.34, 12,625.98 and 3,481.56 is: 5,222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,417.34 : 12,625.98 = 3,481.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,417.34/12,625.98 = 3,481.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,417.34x = 12,625.98 × 3,481.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,417.34x = 43,958,106.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,958,106.93/8,417.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,222.33

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