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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,520.86, 12,783.21 and 2,598.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,520.86, 12,783.21 and 2,598.27 is: 3,897.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,520.86 : 12,783.21 = 2,598.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,520.86/12,783.21 = 2,598.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,520.86x = 12,783.21 × 2,598.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,520.86x = 33,214,231.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,214,231.05/8,520.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.99

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