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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,637.56, 12,956.22 and 2,481.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,637.56, 12,956.22 and 2,481.56 is: 3,722.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,637.56 : 12,956.22 = 2,481.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,637.56/12,956.22 = 2,481.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,637.56x = 12,956.22 × 2,481.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,637.56x = 32,151,637.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,151,637.30/8,637.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.31

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