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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,637.99, 12,955.60 and 3,090.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,637.99, 12,955.60 and 3,090.30 is: 4,634.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,637.99 : 12,955.60 = 3,090.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,637.99/12,955.60 = 3,090.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,637.99x = 12,955.60 × 3,090.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,637.99x = 40,036,690.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,036,690.68/8,637.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.95

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