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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,528.08, 12,793.48 and 3,598.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,528.08, 12,793.48 and 3,598.44 is: 5,398.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,528.08 : 12,793.48 = 3,598.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,528.08/12,793.48 = 3,598.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,528.08x = 12,793.48 × 3,598.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,528.08x = 46,036,570.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,036,570.17/8,528.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,398.23

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