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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,499.98, 12,753.48 and 4,599.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,499.98, 12,753.48 and 4,599.74 is: 6,901.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,499.98 : 12,753.48 = 4,599.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,499.98/12,753.48 = 4,599.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,499.98x = 12,753.48 × 4,599.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,499.98x = 58,662,692.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,662,692.10/8,499.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.51

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