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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.51, 12,554.36 and 2,526.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.51, 12,554.36 and 2,526.17 is: 3,789.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.51 : 12,554.36 = 2,526.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.51/12,554.36 = 2,526.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.51x = 12,554.36 × 2,526.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.51x = 31,714,447.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,714,447.60/8,369.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.28

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