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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,528.02, 12,784.51 and 3,594.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,528.02, 12,784.51 and 3,594.97 is: 5,389.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,528.02 : 12,784.51 = 3,594.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,528.02/12,784.51 = 3,594.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,528.02x = 12,784.51 × 3,594.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,528.02x = 45,959,929.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,959,929.91/8,528.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.28

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