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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.60, 12,773.70 and 3,317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.60, 12,773.70 and 3,317.80 is: 4,978.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.60 : 12,773.70 = 3,317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.60/12,773.70 = 3,317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.60x = 12,773.70 × 3,317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.60x = 42,380,581.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,380,581.86/8,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,978.57

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