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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,637.44, 12,956.16 and 2,481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,637.44, 12,956.16 and 2,481.44 is: 3,722.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,637.44 : 12,956.16 = 2,481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,637.44/12,956.16 = 2,481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,637.44x = 12,956.16 × 2,481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,637.44x = 32,149,933.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,149,933.67/8,637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.16

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