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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,636.29, 12,955.65 and 4,253.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,636.29, 12,955.65 and 4,253.79 is: 6,381.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,636.29 : 12,955.65 = 4,253.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,636.29/12,955.65 = 4,253.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,636.29x = 12,955.65 × 4,253.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,636.29x = 55,110,614.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,110,614.41/8,636.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,381.28

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