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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.76, 12,783.24 and 3,598.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.76, 12,783.24 and 3,598.80 is: 5,395.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.76 : 12,783.24 = 3,598.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.76/12,783.24 = 3,598.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.76x = 12,783.24 × 3,598.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.76x = 46,004,324.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,004,324.11/8,525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,395.92

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