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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,637.63, 12,958.34 and 2,794.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,637.63, 12,958.34 and 2,794.16 is: 4,191.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,637.63 : 12,958.34 = 2,794.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,637.63/12,958.34 = 2,794.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,637.63x = 12,958.34 × 2,794.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,637.63x = 36,207,675.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,207,675.29/8,637.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,191.85

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