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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.22, 12,952.83 and 3,444.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.22, 12,952.83 and 3,444.74 is: 5,167.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.22 : 12,952.83 = 3,444.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.22/12,952.83 = 3,444.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.22x = 12,952.83 × 3,444.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.22x = 44,619,128.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,619,128.34/8,635.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.11

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