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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.14, 12,555.54 and 2,526.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.14, 12,555.54 and 2,526.26 is: 3,789.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.14 : 12,555.54 = 2,526.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.14/12,555.54 = 2,526.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.14x = 12,555.54 × 2,526.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.14x = 31,718,495.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,718,495.70/8,370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.48

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