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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,636.91, 12,953.37 and 4,194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,636.91, 12,953.37 and 4,194.40 is: 6,290.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,636.91 : 12,953.37 = 4,194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,636.91/12,953.37 = 4,194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,636.91x = 12,953.37 × 4,194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,636.91x = 54,331,615.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,331,615.13/8,636.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,290.63

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