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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.30, 12,954.01 and 3,089.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.30, 12,954.01 and 3,089.23 is: 4,634.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.30 : 12,954.01 = 3,089.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.30/12,954.01 = 3,089.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.30x = 12,954.01 × 3,089.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.30x = 40,017,916.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,017,916.31/8,635.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.22

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