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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.02, 12,954.33 and 3,705.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.02, 12,954.33 and 3,705.18 is: 5,558.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.02 : 12,954.33 = 3,705.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.02/12,954.33 = 3,705.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.02x = 12,954.33 × 3,705.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.02x = 47,998,124.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,998,124.43/8,635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.54

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