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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.09, 12,952.64 and 3,444.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.09, 12,952.64 and 3,444.61 is: 5,166.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.09 : 12,952.64 = 3,444.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.09/12,952.64 = 3,444.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.09x = 12,952.64 × 3,444.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.09x = 44,616,793.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,616,793.27/8,635.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,166.92

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