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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,598.44, 12,897.21 and 2,358.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,598.44, 12,897.21 and 2,358.35 is: 3,537.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,598.44 : 12,897.21 = 2,358.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,598.44/12,897.21 = 2,358.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,598.44x = 12,897.21 × 2,358.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,598.44x = 30,416,070.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,416,070.72/8,598.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.40

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