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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,526.56, 12,785.97 and 3,593.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,526.56, 12,785.97 and 3,593.51 is: 5,388.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,526.56 : 12,785.97 = 3,593.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,526.56/12,785.97 = 3,593.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,526.56x = 12,785.97 × 3,593.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,526.56x = 45,946,552.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,946,552.00/8,526.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,388.64

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