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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,637.06, 12,957.48 and 2,794.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,637.06, 12,957.48 and 2,794.26 is: 4,192.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,637.06 : 12,957.48 = 2,794.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,637.06/12,957.48 = 2,794.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,637.06x = 12,957.48 × 2,794.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,637.06x = 36,206,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,206,568.06/8,637.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.00

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