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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,524.04, 12,787.80 and 3,593.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,524.04, 12,787.80 and 3,593.67 is: 5,391.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,524.04 : 12,787.80 = 3,593.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,524.04/12,787.80 = 3,593.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,524.04x = 12,787.80 × 3,593.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,524.04x = 45,955,133.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,955,133.23/8,524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.24

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