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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,524.88, 12,789.06 and 3,594.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,524.88, 12,789.06 and 3,594.53 is: 5,392.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,524.88 : 12,789.06 = 3,594.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,524.88/12,789.06 = 3,594.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,524.88x = 12,789.06 × 3,594.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,524.88x = 45,970,659.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,970,659.84/8,524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.53

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