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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.49, 12,449.31 and 4,598.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.49, 12,449.31 and 4,598.23 is: 6,899.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.49 : 12,449.31 = 4,598.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.49/12,449.31 = 4,598.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.49x = 12,449.31 × 4,598.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.49x = 57,244,790.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,244,790.72/8,296.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,899.88

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