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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,519.04, 12,785.31 and 3,592.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,519.04, 12,785.31 and 3,592.08 is: 5,390.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,519.04 : 12,785.31 = 3,592.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,519.04/12,785.31 = 3,592.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,519.04x = 12,785.31 × 3,592.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,519.04x = 45,925,856.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,925,856.34/8,519.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.97

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