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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.24, 12,955.02 and 3,441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.24, 12,955.02 and 3,441.52 is: 5,163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.24 : 12,955.02 = 3,441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.24/12,955.02 = 3,441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.24x = 12,955.02 × 3,441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.24x = 44,584,960.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,584,960.43/8,635.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.14

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