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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,598.35, 12,895.36 and 3,331.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,598.35, 12,895.36 and 3,331.55 is: 4,996.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,598.35 : 12,895.36 = 3,331.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,598.35/12,895.36 = 3,331.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,598.35x = 12,895.36 × 3,331.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,598.35x = 42,961,568.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,961,568.85/8,598.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.49

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