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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,524.08, 12,791.62 and 3,593.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,524.08, 12,791.62 and 3,593.75 is: 5,392.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,524.08 : 12,791.62 = 3,593.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,524.08/12,791.62 = 3,593.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,524.08x = 12,791.62 × 3,593.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,524.08x = 45,969,811.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,969,811.43/8,524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.94

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