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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,218.74, 12,331.35 and 3,598.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,218.74, 12,331.35 and 3,598.50 is: 5,399.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,218.74 : 12,331.35 = 3,598.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,218.74/12,331.35 = 3,598.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,218.74x = 12,331.35 × 3,598.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,218.74x = 44,374,362.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,374,362.98/8,218.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,399.17

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