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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,529.15, 12,795.60 and 2,606.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,529.15, 12,795.60 and 2,606.54 is: 3,910.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,529.15 : 12,795.60 = 2,606.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,529.15/12,795.60 = 2,606.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,529.15x = 12,795.60 × 2,606.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,529.15x = 33,352,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,352,189.02/8,529.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.37

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