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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,526.44, 12,788.45 and 2,682.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,526.44, 12,788.45 and 2,682.90 is: 4,023.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,526.44 : 12,788.45 = 2,682.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,526.44/12,788.45 = 2,682.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,526.44x = 12,788.45 × 2,682.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,526.44x = 34,310,119.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,310,119.09/8,526.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.97

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