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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,513.64, 12,775.56 and 3,582.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,513.64, 12,775.56 and 3,582.96 is: 5,376.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,513.64 : 12,775.56 = 3,582.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,513.64/12,775.56 = 3,582.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,513.64x = 12,775.56 × 3,582.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,513.64x = 45,774,320.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,774,320.46/8,513.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,376.59

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