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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,529.76, 12,790.77 and 3,596.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,529.76, 12,790.77 and 3,596.71 is: 5,393.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,529.76 : 12,790.77 = 3,596.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,529.76/12,790.77 = 3,596.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,529.76x = 12,790.77 × 3,596.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,529.76x = 46,004,690.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,004,690.37/8,529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.43

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