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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,526.94, 12,789.19 and 2,683.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,526.94, 12,789.19 and 2,683.40 is: 4,024.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,526.94 : 12,789.19 = 2,683.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,526.94/12,789.19 = 2,683.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,526.94x = 12,789.19 × 2,683.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,526.94x = 34,318,512.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,318,512.45/8,526.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.72

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