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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.63, 12,790.19 and 3,595.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.63, 12,790.19 and 3,595.28 is: 5,393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.63 : 12,790.19 = 3,595.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.63/12,790.19 = 3,595.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.63x = 12,790.19 × 3,595.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.63x = 45,984,259.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,984,259.34/8,525.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.65

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