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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,523.92, 12,784.80 and 3,595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,523.92, 12,784.80 and 3,595.52 is: 5,392.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,523.92 : 12,784.80 = 3,595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,523.92/12,784.80 = 3,595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,523.92x = 12,784.80 × 3,595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,523.92x = 45,968,004.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,968,004.10/8,523.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.82

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