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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,636.36, 12,952.62 and 3,371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,636.36, 12,952.62 and 3,371.52 is: 5,056.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,636.36 : 12,952.62 = 3,371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,636.36/12,952.62 = 3,371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,636.36x = 12,952.62 × 3,371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,636.36x = 43,670,017.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,670,017.38/8,636.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,056.53

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