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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.27, 12,952.91 and 3,088.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.27, 12,952.91 and 3,088.28 is: 4,632.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.27 : 12,952.91 = 3,088.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.27/12,952.91 = 3,088.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.27x = 12,952.91 × 3,088.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.27x = 40,002,181.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,002,181.26/8,635.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.42

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