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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,517.56, 12,768.78 and 3,327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,517.56, 12,768.78 and 3,327.08 is: 4,987.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,517.56 : 12,768.78 = 3,327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,517.56/12,768.78 = 3,327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,517.56x = 12,768.78 × 3,327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,517.56x = 42,482,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,482,752.56/8,517.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,987.67

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