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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.08, 12,875.96 and 3,656.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.08, 12,875.96 and 3,656.75 is: 5,479.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.08 : 12,875.96 = 3,656.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.08/12,875.96 = 3,656.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.08x = 12,875.96 × 3,656.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.08x = 47,084,084.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,084,084.07/8,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,479.94

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