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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,524.58, 12,792.37 and 3,594.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,524.58, 12,792.37 and 3,594.25 is: 5,393.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,524.58 : 12,792.37 = 3,594.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,524.58/12,792.37 = 3,594.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,524.58x = 12,792.37 × 3,594.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,524.58x = 45,978,911.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,978,911.91/8,524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.69

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