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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,638.26, 12,954.22 and 3,090.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,638.26, 12,954.22 and 3,090.12 is: 4,634.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,638.26 : 12,954.22 = 3,090.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,638.26/12,954.22 = 3,090.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,638.26x = 12,954.22 × 3,090.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,638.26x = 40,030,094.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,030,094.31/8,638.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.05

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