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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.18, 12,554.94 and 2,526.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.18, 12,554.94 and 2,526.63 is: 3,789.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.18 : 12,554.94 = 2,526.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.18/12,554.94 = 2,526.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.18x = 12,554.94 × 2,526.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.18x = 31,721,688.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,721,688.05/8,370.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.85

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