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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,528.82, 12,789.34 and 3,595.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,528.82, 12,789.34 and 3,595.77 is: 5,392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,528.82 : 12,789.34 = 3,595.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,528.82/12,789.34 = 3,595.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,528.82x = 12,789.34 × 3,595.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,528.82x = 45,987,525.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,987,525.09/8,528.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.01

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