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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.44, 12,557.69 and 2,526.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.44, 12,557.69 and 2,526.70 is: 3,790.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.44 : 12,557.69 = 2,526.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.44/12,557.69 = 2,526.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.44x = 12,557.69 × 2,526.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.44x = 31,729,515.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,729,515.32/8,370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.66

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