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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,576.26, 12,864.42 and 3,026.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,576.26, 12,864.42 and 3,026.59 is: 4,539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,576.26 : 12,864.42 = 3,026.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,576.26/12,864.42 = 3,026.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,576.26x = 12,864.42 × 3,026.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,576.26x = 38,935,324.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,935,324.93/8,576.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.90

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