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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,617.06, 12,925.54 and 3,355.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,617.06, 12,925.54 and 3,355.73 is: 5,033.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,617.06 : 12,925.54 = 3,355.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,617.06/12,925.54 = 3,355.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,617.06x = 12,925.54 × 3,355.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,617.06x = 43,374,622.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,374,622.34/8,617.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.58

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