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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,634.06, 12,952.98 and 2,791.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,634.06, 12,952.98 and 2,791.26 is: 4,187.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,634.06 : 12,952.98 = 2,791.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,634.06/12,952.98 = 2,791.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,634.06x = 12,952.98 × 2,791.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,634.06x = 36,155,134.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,155,134.95/8,634.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.50

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