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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.51, 13,151.76 and 2,526.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.51, 13,151.76 and 2,526.57 is: 3,790.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.51 : 13,151.76 = 2,526.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.51/13,151.76 = 2,526.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.51x = 13,151.76 × 2,526.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.51x = 33,228,842.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,228,842.26/8,766.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.43

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