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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,526.76, 12,790.86 and 2,604.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,526.76, 12,790.86 and 2,604.97 is: 3,907.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,526.76 : 12,790.86 = 2,604.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,526.76/12,790.86 = 2,604.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,526.76x = 12,790.86 × 2,604.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,526.76x = 33,319,812.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,319,812.79/8,526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.68

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