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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,637.80, 12,957.07 and 3,016.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,637.80, 12,957.07 and 3,016.04 is: 4,524.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,637.80 : 12,957.07 = 3,016.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,637.80/12,957.07 = 3,016.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,637.80x = 12,957.07 × 3,016.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,637.80x = 39,078,974.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,078,974.73/8,637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.18

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