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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.19, 12,554.92 and 2,526.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.19, 12,554.92 and 2,526.63 is: 3,789.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.19 : 12,554.92 = 2,526.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.19/12,554.92 = 2,526.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.19x = 12,554.92 × 2,526.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.19x = 31,721,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,721,637.52/8,370.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.83

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