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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.20, 12,787.80 and 3,593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.20, 12,787.80 and 3,593.52 is: 5,390.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.20 : 12,787.80 = 3,593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.20/12,787.80 = 3,593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.20x = 12,787.80 × 3,593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.20x = 45,953,215.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,953,215.06/8,525.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.28

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