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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.64, 12,554.55 and 2,526.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.64, 12,554.55 and 2,526.30 is: 3,789.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.64 : 12,554.55 = 2,526.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.64/12,554.55 = 2,526.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.64x = 12,554.55 × 2,526.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.64x = 31,716,559.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,716,559.67/8,369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.48

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