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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,612.85, 12,916.54 and 3,347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,612.85, 12,916.54 and 3,347.52 is: 5,020.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,612.85 : 12,916.54 = 3,347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,612.85/12,916.54 = 3,347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,612.85x = 12,916.54 × 3,347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,612.85x = 43,238,375.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,238,375.98/8,612.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.22

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