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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.77, 12,952.80 and 3,088.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.77, 12,952.80 and 3,088.89 is: 4,633.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.77 : 12,952.80 = 3,088.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.77/12,952.80 = 3,088.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.77x = 12,952.80 × 3,088.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.77x = 40,009,774.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,009,774.39/8,635.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.03

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