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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,598.52, 12,897.51 and 2,442.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,598.52, 12,897.51 and 2,442.52 is: 3,663.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,598.52 : 12,897.51 = 2,442.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,598.52/12,897.51 = 2,442.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,598.52x = 12,897.51 × 2,442.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,598.52x = 31,502,426.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,502,426.13/8,598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.70

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