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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,614.85, 12,917.46 and 3,346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,614.85, 12,917.46 and 3,346.56 is: 5,017.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,614.85 : 12,917.46 = 3,346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,614.85/12,917.46 = 3,346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,614.85x = 12,917.46 × 3,346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,614.85x = 43,229,054.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,229,054.94/8,614.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,017.97

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