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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.48, 13,150.45 and 2,526.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.48, 13,150.45 and 2,526.59 is: 3,790.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.48 : 13,150.45 = 2,526.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.48/13,150.45 = 2,526.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.48x = 13,150.45 × 2,526.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.48x = 33,225,831.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,225,831.50/8,766.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.10

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