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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,598.06, 12,911.82 and 5,285.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,598.06, 12,911.82 and 5,285.76 is: 7,937.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,598.06 : 12,911.82 = 5,285.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,598.06/12,911.82 = 5,285.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,598.06x = 12,911.82 × 5,285.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,598.06x = 68,248,781.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,248,781.68/8,598.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,937.70

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