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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,517.96, 12,772.08 and 3,321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,517.96, 12,772.08 and 3,321 is: 4,979.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,517.96 : 12,772.08 = 3,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,517.96/12,772.08 = 3,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,517.96x = 12,772.08 × 3,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,517.96x = 42,416,077.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,416,077.68/8,517.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,979.61

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