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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,452.59, 12,672.06 and 3,525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,452.59, 12,672.06 and 3,525.96 is: 5,286.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,452.59 : 12,672.06 = 3,525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,452.59/12,672.06 = 3,525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,452.59x = 12,672.06 × 3,525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,452.59x = 44,681,176.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,681,176.68/8,452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,286.09

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