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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.74, 12,952.24 and 3,088.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.74, 12,952.24 and 3,088.05 is: 4,631.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.74 : 12,952.24 = 3,088.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.74/12,952.24 = 3,088.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.74x = 12,952.24 × 3,088.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.74x = 39,997,157.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,997,157.01/8,635.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.58

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