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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,597.57, 12,898.30 and 3,050.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,597.57, 12,898.30 and 3,050.91 is: 4,577.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,597.57 : 12,898.30 = 3,050.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,597.57/12,898.30 = 3,050.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,597.57x = 12,898.30 × 3,050.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,597.57x = 39,351,544.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,351,544.83/8,597.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.05

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