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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.34, 12,555.47 and 2,526.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.34, 12,555.47 and 2,526.93 is: 3,790.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.34 : 12,555.47 = 2,526.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.34/12,555.47 = 2,526.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.34x = 12,555.47 × 2,526.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.34x = 31,726,800.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,726,800.12/8,370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.38

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