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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,598.45, 12,897.96 and 3,051.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,598.45, 12,897.96 and 3,051.72 is: 4,577.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,598.45 : 12,897.96 = 3,051.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,598.45/12,897.96 = 3,051.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,598.45x = 12,897.96 × 3,051.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,598.45x = 39,360,962.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,360,962.49/8,598.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.68

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