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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,636.01, 12,952.80 and 3,088.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,636.01, 12,952.80 and 3,088.59 is: 4,632.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,636.01 : 12,952.80 = 3,088.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,636.01/12,952.80 = 3,088.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,636.01x = 12,952.80 × 3,088.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,636.01x = 40,005,888.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,005,888.55/8,636.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.45

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