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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.58, 12,556.44 and 2,526.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.58, 12,556.44 and 2,526.18 is: 3,789.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.58 : 12,556.44 = 2,526.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.58/12,556.44 = 2,526.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.58x = 12,556.44 × 2,526.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.58x = 31,719,827.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,719,827.60/8,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.89

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