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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,598.44, 12,896.80 and 2,753.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,598.44, 12,896.80 and 2,753.48 is: 4,129.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,598.44 : 12,896.80 = 2,753.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,598.44/12,896.80 = 2,753.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,598.44x = 12,896.80 × 2,753.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,598.44x = 35,511,080.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,511,080.86/8,598.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.94

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