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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,630.88, 12,946.08 and 6,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,630.88, 12,946.08 and 6,035.52 is: 9,053.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,630.88 : 12,946.08 = 6,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,630.88/12,946.08 = 6,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,630.88x = 12,946.08 × 6,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,630.88x = 78,136,324.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,136,324.76/8,630.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,053.11

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