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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.76, 13,152.14 and 2,526.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.76, 13,152.14 and 2,526.82 is: 3,790.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.76 : 13,152.14 = 2,526.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.76/13,152.14 = 2,526.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.76x = 13,152.14 × 2,526.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.76x = 33,233,012.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,233,012.00/8,766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.80

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