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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,634.36, 12,955.86 and 4,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,634.36, 12,955.86 and 4,016.76 is: 6,027.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,634.36 : 12,955.86 = 4,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,634.36/12,955.86 = 4,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,634.36x = 12,955.86 × 4,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,634.36x = 52,040,580.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,040,580.21/8,634.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,027.15

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