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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,637.41, 12,956.63 and 3,091.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,637.41, 12,956.63 and 3,091.34 is: 4,637.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,637.41 : 12,956.63 = 3,091.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,637.41/12,956.63 = 3,091.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,637.41x = 12,956.63 × 3,091.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,637.41x = 40,053,268.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,053,268.34/8,637.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.19

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