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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.29, 12,916.94 and 3,417.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.29, 12,916.94 and 3,417.17 is: 5,125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.29 : 12,916.94 = 3,417.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.29/12,916.94 = 3,417.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.29x = 12,916.94 × 3,417.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.29x = 44,139,298.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,139,298.19/8,611.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,125.75

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