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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.76, 12,554.73 and 2,526.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.76, 12,554.73 and 2,526.42 is: 3,789.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.76 : 12,554.73 = 2,526.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.76/12,554.73 = 2,526.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.76x = 12,554.73 × 2,526.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.76x = 31,718,520.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,718,520.97/8,369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.66

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