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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,526.39, 12,787.48 and 3,593.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,526.39, 12,787.48 and 3,593.49 is: 5,389.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,526.39 : 12,787.48 = 3,593.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,526.39/12,787.48 = 3,593.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,526.39x = 12,787.48 × 3,593.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,526.39x = 45,951,681.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,951,681.51/8,526.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.35

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