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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,636.98, 12,954.66 and 2,797.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,636.98, 12,954.66 and 2,797.42 is: 4,195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,636.98 : 12,954.66 = 2,797.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,636.98/12,954.66 = 2,797.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,636.98x = 12,954.66 × 2,797.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,636.98x = 36,239,624.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,239,624.98/8,636.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.87

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