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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,529.22, 12,795.56 and 3,598.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,529.22, 12,795.56 and 3,598.87 is: 5,399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,529.22 : 12,795.56 = 3,598.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,529.22/12,795.56 = 3,598.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,529.22x = 12,795.56 × 3,598.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,529.22x = 46,049,557.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,049,557.02/8,529.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,399.03

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