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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.32, 12,555.11 and 2,526.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.32, 12,555.11 and 2,526.75 is: 3,790.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.32 : 12,555.11 = 2,526.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.32/12,555.11 = 2,526.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.32x = 12,555.11 × 2,526.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.32x = 31,723,630.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,723,630.51/8,370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.02

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