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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,637.14, 12,957.39 and 3,371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,637.14, 12,957.39 and 3,371.94 is: 5,058.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,637.14 : 12,957.39 = 3,371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,637.14/12,957.39 = 3,371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,637.14x = 12,957.39 × 3,371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,637.14x = 43,691,541.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,691,541.64/8,637.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.56

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