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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.05, 13,149.32 and 2,526.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.05, 13,149.32 and 2,526.37 is: 3,788.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.05 : 13,149.32 = 2,526.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.05/13,149.32 = 2,526.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.05x = 13,149.32 × 2,526.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.05x = 33,220,002.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,220,002.06/8,768.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.76

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