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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.10, 12,952.08 and 3,369.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.10, 12,952.08 and 3,369.14 is: 5,053.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.10 : 12,952.08 = 3,369.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.10/12,952.08 = 3,369.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.10x = 12,952.08 × 3,369.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.10x = 43,637,370.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,637,370.81/8,635.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.49

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