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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,683.44, 13,023.72 and 2,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,683.44, 13,023.72 and 2,526 is: 3,788.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,683.44 : 13,023.72 = 2,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,683.44/13,023.72 = 2,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,683.44x = 13,023.72 × 2,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,683.44x = 32,897,916.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,897,916.72/8,683.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.58

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