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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,598.38, 12,899.72 and 2,442.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,598.38, 12,899.72 and 2,442.38 is: 3,664.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,598.38 : 12,899.72 = 2,442.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,598.38/12,899.72 = 2,442.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,598.38x = 12,899.72 × 2,442.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,598.38x = 31,505,959.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,505,959.74/8,598.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.18

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