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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,636.22, 12,954.33 and 3,445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,636.22, 12,954.33 and 3,445.74 is: 5,168.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,636.22 : 12,954.33 = 3,445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,636.22/12,954.33 = 3,445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,636.22x = 12,954.33 × 3,445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,636.22x = 44,637,253.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,637,253.05/8,636.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.61

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