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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.88, 12,790.56 and 3,595.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.88, 12,790.56 and 3,595.53 is: 5,394.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.88 : 12,790.56 = 3,595.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.88/12,790.56 = 3,595.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.88x = 12,790.56 × 3,595.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.88x = 45,988,842.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,988,842.20/8,525.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,394.03

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