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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,598.53, 12,898.31 and 2,358.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,598.53, 12,898.31 and 2,358.29 is: 3,537.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,598.53 : 12,898.31 = 2,358.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,598.53/12,898.31 = 2,358.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,598.53x = 12,898.31 × 2,358.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,598.53x = 30,417,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,417,955.49/8,598.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.58

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