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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,637.18, 12,955.38 and 2,713.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,637.18, 12,955.38 and 2,713.92 is: 4,070.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,637.18 : 12,955.38 = 2,713.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,637.18/12,955.38 = 2,713.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,637.18x = 12,955.38 × 2,713.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,637.18x = 35,159,864.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,159,864.89/8,637.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.76

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