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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,596.26, 12,892.77 and 3,049.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,596.26, 12,892.77 and 3,049.38 is: 4,573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,596.26 : 12,892.77 = 3,049.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,596.26/12,892.77 = 3,049.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,596.26x = 12,892.77 × 3,049.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,596.26x = 39,314,954.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,314,954.98/8,596.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.50

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