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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,537.58, 12,802.50 and 3,604.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,537.58, 12,802.50 and 3,604.50 is: 5,405.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,537.58 : 12,802.50 = 3,604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,537.58/12,802.50 = 3,604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,537.58x = 12,802.50 × 3,604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,537.58x = 46,146,611.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,146,611.25/8,537.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.12

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