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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,531.96, 12,794.02 and 3,598.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,531.96, 12,794.02 and 3,598.90 is: 5,396.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,531.96 : 12,794.02 = 3,598.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,531.96/12,794.02 = 3,598.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,531.96x = 12,794.02 × 3,598.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,531.96x = 46,044,357.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,044,357.60/8,531.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,396.69

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