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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.26, 12,555.48 and 2,526.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.26, 12,555.48 and 2,526.92 is: 3,790.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.26 : 12,555.48 = 2,526.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.26/12,555.48 = 2,526.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.26x = 12,555.48 × 2,526.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.26x = 31,726,693.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,726,693.52/8,370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.41

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