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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.23, 12,951.36 and 3,372.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.23, 12,951.36 and 3,372.66 is: 5,058.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.23 : 12,951.36 = 3,372.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.23/12,951.36 = 3,372.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.23x = 12,951.36 × 3,372.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.23x = 43,680,533.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,680,533.82/8,635.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.41

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