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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,417.41, 12,627.93 and 3,223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,417.41, 12,627.93 and 3,223.28 is: 4,835.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,417.41 : 12,627.93 = 3,223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,417.41/12,627.93 = 3,223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,417.41x = 12,627.93 × 3,223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,417.41x = 40,703,354.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,703,354.21/8,417.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,835.62

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