The current population of a small town is 3691 people. It is believed that town's population is tripling every 12 years. Approximate the population of the town 3 years from now. residents (round to nearest whole number)

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The current population of a small town is 3691 people. It is believed that town's population is tripling every 12
years. Approximate the population of the town 3 years from now.
residents (round to nearest whole number)
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