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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,641.17, 12,962.34 and 3,447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,641.17, 12,962.34 and 3,447 is: 5,170.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,641.17 : 12,962.34 = 3,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,641.17/12,962.34 = 3,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,641.17x = 12,962.34 × 3,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,641.17x = 44,681,185.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,681,185.98/8,641.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,170.73

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