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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,598.03, 12,898.90 and 2,674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,598.03, 12,898.90 and 2,674.80 is: 4,012.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,598.03 : 12,898.90 = 2,674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,598.03/12,898.90 = 2,674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,598.03x = 12,898.90 × 2,674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,598.03x = 34,501,971.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,501,971.03/8,598.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.78

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