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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,637.57, 12,957.75 and 2,792.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,637.57, 12,957.75 and 2,792.79 is: 4,189.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,637.57 : 12,957.75 = 2,792.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,637.57/12,957.75 = 2,792.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,637.57x = 12,957.75 × 2,792.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,637.57x = 36,188,274.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,188,274.62/8,637.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.64

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