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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,526.29, 12,789.72 and 2,682.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,526.29, 12,789.72 and 2,682.95 is: 4,024.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,526.29 : 12,789.72 = 2,682.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,526.29/12,789.72 = 2,682.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,526.29x = 12,789.72 × 2,682.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,526.29x = 34,314,115.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,314,115.33/8,526.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.51

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