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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,637.15, 12,955.73 and 2,398.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,637.15, 12,955.73 and 2,398.73 is: 3,598.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,637.15 : 12,955.73 = 2,398.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,637.15/12,955.73 = 2,398.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,637.15x = 12,955.73 × 2,398.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,637.15x = 31,077,318.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,077,318.62/8,637.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.10

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