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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.02, 12,949.35 and 3,086.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.02, 12,949.35 and 3,086.86 is: 4,629.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.02 : 12,949.35 = 3,086.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.02/12,949.35 = 3,086.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.02x = 12,949.35 × 3,086.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.02x = 39,972,765.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,972,765.79/8,635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.15

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