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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,637.04, 12,956.78 and 4,254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,637.04, 12,956.78 and 4,254.54 is: 6,382.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,637.04 : 12,956.78 = 4,254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,637.04/12,956.78 = 4,254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,637.04x = 12,956.78 × 4,254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,637.04x = 55,125,138.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,125,138.78/8,637.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.41

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