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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,529.64, 12,795.23 and 3,598.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,529.64, 12,795.23 and 3,598.56 is: 5,398.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,529.64 : 12,795.23 = 3,598.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,529.64/12,795.23 = 3,598.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,529.64x = 12,795.23 × 3,598.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,529.64x = 46,044,411.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,044,411.87/8,529.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,398.17

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