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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.14, 12,952.71 and 3,701.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.14, 12,952.71 and 3,701.58 is: 5,552.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.14 : 12,952.71 = 3,701.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.14/12,952.71 = 3,701.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.14x = 12,952.71 × 3,701.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.14x = 47,945,492.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,945,492.28/8,635.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,552.37

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