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  Let $S_n$ be the minimal value of $\displaystyle\sum_{k=1}^n\sqrt{a_k^2+b_k^2}$ where $\{a_k\}$ is an arithmetic sequence whose first term is $4$ and common difference is $8$. $b_1, b_2,\cdots, b_n$ are positive real numbers satisfying $\displaystyle\sum_{k=1}^nb_k=17$. If there exist a positive integer $n$ such that $S_n$ is also an integer, find $n$.
 
    
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