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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,598.26, 12,898.16 and 2,675.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,598.26, 12,898.16 and 2,675.18 is: 4,013.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,598.26 : 12,898.16 = 2,675.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,598.26/12,898.16 = 2,675.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,598.26x = 12,898.16 × 2,675.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,598.26x = 34,504,899.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,504,899.67/8,598.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.01

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