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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,637.75, 12,958.80 and 2,481.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,637.75, 12,958.80 and 2,481.75 is: 3,723.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,637.75 : 12,958.80 = 2,481.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,637.75/12,958.80 = 2,481.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,637.75x = 12,958.80 × 2,481.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,637.75x = 32,160,501.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,160,501.90/8,637.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.25

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