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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.54, 12,954.70 and 4,253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.54, 12,954.70 and 4,253.44 is: 6,380.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.54 : 12,954.70 = 4,253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.54/12,954.70 = 4,253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.54x = 12,954.70 × 4,253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.54x = 55,102,039.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,102,039.17/8,635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,380.84

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