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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,549.55, 12,824.19 and 2,626.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,549.55, 12,824.19 and 2,626.43 is: 3,939.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,549.55 : 12,824.19 = 2,626.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,549.55/12,824.19 = 2,626.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,549.55x = 12,824.19 × 2,626.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,549.55x = 33,681,773.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,681,773.22/8,549.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.60

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