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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,236.91, 12,356.89 and 2,900.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,236.91, 12,356.89 and 2,900.63 is: 4,351.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,236.91 : 12,356.89 = 2,900.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,236.91/12,356.89 = 2,900.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,236.91x = 12,356.89 × 2,900.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,236.91x = 35,842,696.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,842,696.80/8,236.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.48

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