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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,632.01, 12,946.14 and 3,085.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,632.01, 12,946.14 and 3,085.74 is: 4,627.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,632.01 : 12,946.14 = 3,085.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,632.01/12,946.14 = 3,085.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,632.01x = 12,946.14 × 3,085.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,632.01x = 39,948,341.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,948,341.88/8,632.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.93

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