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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,534.91, 12,804.09 and 3,604.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,534.91, 12,804.09 and 3,604.53 is: 5,407.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,534.91 : 12,804.09 = 3,604.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,534.91/12,804.09 = 3,604.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,534.91x = 12,804.09 × 3,604.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,534.91x = 46,152,726.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,152,726.53/8,534.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,407.52

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