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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.55, 12,757.91 and 5,893.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.55, 12,757.91 and 5,893.59 is: 8,819.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.55 : 12,757.91 = 5,893.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.55/12,757.91 = 5,893.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.55x = 12,757.91 × 5,893.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.55x = 75,189,861.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,189,861.33/8,525.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,819.36

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