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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.56, 12,790.32 and 2,682.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.56, 12,790.32 and 2,682.76 is: 4,024.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.56 : 12,790.32 = 2,682.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.56/12,790.32 = 2,682.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.56x = 12,790.32 × 2,682.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.56x = 34,313,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,313,358.88/8,525.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.76

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