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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.59, 13,149.41 and 2,526.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.59, 13,149.41 and 2,526.21 is: 3,788.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.59 : 13,149.41 = 2,526.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.59/13,149.41 = 2,526.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.59x = 13,149.41 × 2,526.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.59x = 33,218,216.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,218,216.70/8,767.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.75

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