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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,588.49, 12,863.70 and 6,599.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,588.49, 12,863.70 and 6,599.48 is: 9,884.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,588.49 : 12,863.70 = 6,599.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,588.49/12,863.70 = 6,599.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,588.49x = 12,863.70 × 6,599.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,588.49x = 84,893,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,893,666.56/8,588.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,884.59

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