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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,526.92, 12,790.18 and 2,603.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,526.92, 12,790.18 and 2,603.80 is: 3,905.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,526.92 : 12,790.18 = 2,603.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,526.92/12,790.18 = 2,603.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,526.92x = 12,790.18 × 2,603.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,526.92x = 33,303,070.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,303,070.68/8,526.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.64

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