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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.83, 13,149.28 and 2,526.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.83, 13,149.28 and 2,526.14 is: 3,788.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.83 : 13,149.28 = 2,526.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.83/13,149.28 = 2,526.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.83x = 13,149.28 × 2,526.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.83x = 33,216,922.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,216,922.18/8,767.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.50

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