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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,634.08, 12,951.14 and 2,791.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,634.08, 12,951.14 and 2,791.15 is: 4,186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,634.08 : 12,951.14 = 2,791.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,634.08/12,951.14 = 2,791.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,634.08x = 12,951.14 × 2,791.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,634.08x = 36,148,528.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,148,528.08/8,634.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.72

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