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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.85, 12,950.52 and 2,790.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.85, 12,950.52 and 2,790.89 is: 4,185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.85 : 12,950.52 = 2,790.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.85/12,950.52 = 2,790.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.85x = 12,950.52 × 2,790.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.85x = 36,143,476.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,143,476.76/8,635.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.28

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