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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.51, 12,953.81 and 3,441.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.51, 12,953.81 and 3,441.25 is: 5,162.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.51 : 12,953.81 = 3,441.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.51/12,953.81 = 3,441.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.51x = 12,953.81 × 3,441.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.51x = 44,577,298.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,577,298.66/8,635.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.09

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