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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,694.59, 52,041.72 and 8,399.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,694.59, 52,041.72 and 8,399.33 is: 12,598.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,694.59 : 52,041.72 = 8,399.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,694.59/52,041.72 = 8,399.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,694.59x = 52,041.72 × 8,399.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,694.59x = 437,115,695.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,115,695.17/34,694.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,598.96

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