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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.27, 13,149.33 and 2,526.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.27, 13,149.33 and 2,526.62 is: 3,789.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.27 : 13,149.33 = 2,526.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.27/13,149.33 = 2,526.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.27x = 13,149.33 × 2,526.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.27x = 33,223,294.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,223,294.42/8,768.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.04

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