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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,520.62, 12,786.42 and 3,590.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,520.62, 12,786.42 and 3,590.28 is: 5,387.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,520.62 : 12,786.42 = 3,590.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,520.62/12,786.42 = 3,590.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,520.62x = 12,786.42 × 3,590.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,520.62x = 45,906,828.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,906,828.00/8,520.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.74

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