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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,529.57, 12,794.46 and 2,606.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,529.57, 12,794.46 and 2,606.58 is: 3,909.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,529.57 : 12,794.46 = 2,606.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,529.57/12,794.46 = 2,606.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,529.57x = 12,794.46 × 2,606.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,529.57x = 33,349,783.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,349,783.55/8,529.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.90

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