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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,597.26, 12,895.36 and 3,049.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,597.26, 12,895.36 and 3,049.88 is: 4,574.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,597.26 : 12,895.36 = 3,049.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,597.26/12,895.36 = 3,049.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,597.26x = 12,895.36 × 3,049.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,597.26x = 39,329,228.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,329,228.46/8,597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.62

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