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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.58, 12,953.54 and 2,712.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.58, 12,953.54 and 2,712.34 is: 4,068.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.58 : 12,953.54 = 2,712.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.58/12,953.54 = 2,712.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.58x = 12,953.54 × 2,712.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.58x = 35,134,404.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,134,404.68/8,635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.56

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