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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.57, 13,148.40 and 2,526.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.57, 13,148.40 and 2,526.33 is: 3,789.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.57 : 13,148.40 = 2,526.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.57/13,148.40 = 2,526.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.57x = 13,148.40 × 2,526.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.57x = 33,217,197.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,217,197.37/8,766.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.08

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