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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,398.60, 12,599.25 and 2,851.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,398.60, 12,599.25 and 2,851.36 is: 4,277.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,398.60 : 12,599.25 = 2,851.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,398.60/12,599.25 = 2,851.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,398.60x = 12,599.25 × 2,851.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,398.60x = 35,924,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,924,934.48/8,398.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.49

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