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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,526.92, 12,791.59 and 2,523.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,526.92, 12,791.59 and 2,523.60 is: 3,785.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,526.92 : 12,791.59 = 2,523.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,526.92/12,791.59 = 2,523.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,526.92x = 12,791.59 × 2,523.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,526.92x = 32,280,850.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,280,850.22/8,526.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.76

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