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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,520.52, 12,771.02 and 3,582.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,520.52, 12,771.02 and 3,582.76 is: 5,370.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,520.52 : 12,771.02 = 3,582.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,520.52/12,771.02 = 3,582.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,520.52x = 12,771.02 × 3,582.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,520.52x = 45,755,499.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,755,499.62/8,520.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,370.04

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