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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.52, 12,789.90 and 2,683.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.52, 12,789.90 and 2,683.80 is: 4,026.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.52 : 12,789.90 = 2,683.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.52/12,789.90 = 2,683.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.52x = 12,789.90 × 2,683.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.52x = 34,325,533.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,325,533.62/8,525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.21

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