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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,637.02, 12,958.23 and 2,794.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,637.02, 12,958.23 and 2,794.07 is: 4,191.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,637.02 : 12,958.23 = 2,794.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,637.02/12,958.23 = 2,794.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,637.02x = 12,958.23 × 2,794.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,637.02x = 36,206,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,206,201.70/8,637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,191.98

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