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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,527.06, 12,790.59 and 2,684.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,527.06, 12,790.59 and 2,684.26 is: 4,026.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,527.06 : 12,790.59 = 2,684.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,527.06/12,790.59 = 2,684.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,527.06x = 12,790.59 × 2,684.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,527.06x = 34,333,269.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,333,269.11/8,527.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.39

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