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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,561.17, 12,842.34 and 2,717.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,561.17, 12,842.34 and 2,717.74 is: 4,076.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,561.17 : 12,842.34 = 2,717.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,561.17/12,842.34 = 2,717.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,561.17x = 12,842.34 × 2,717.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,561.17x = 34,902,141.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,902,141.11/8,561.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.80

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