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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,636.52, 12,951.60 and 3,088.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,636.52, 12,951.60 and 3,088.35 is: 4,631.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,636.52 : 12,951.60 = 3,088.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,636.52/12,951.60 = 3,088.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,636.52x = 12,951.60 × 3,088.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,636.52x = 39,999,073.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,999,073.86/8,636.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.39

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