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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,598.48, 12,895.55 and 3,331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,598.48, 12,895.55 and 3,331.68 is: 4,996.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,598.48 : 12,895.55 = 3,331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,598.48/12,895.55 = 3,331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,598.48x = 12,895.55 × 3,331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,598.48x = 42,963,793.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,963,793.50/8,598.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.68

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