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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,517.24, 12,774.78 and 3,326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,517.24, 12,774.78 and 3,326.76 is: 4,989.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,517.24 : 12,774.78 = 3,326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,517.24/12,774.78 = 3,326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,517.24x = 12,774.78 × 3,326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,517.24x = 42,498,627.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,498,627.11/8,517.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.72

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