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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,622.17, 12,932.10 and 3,354.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,622.17, 12,932.10 and 3,354.87 is: 5,031.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,622.17 : 12,932.10 = 3,354.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,622.17/12,932.10 = 3,354.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,622.17x = 12,932.10 × 3,354.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,622.17x = 43,385,514.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,385,514.33/8,622.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.86

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