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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,598.54, 12,912.93 and 8,475.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,598.54, 12,912.93 and 8,475.42 is: 12,728.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,598.54 : 12,912.93 = 8,475.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,598.54/12,912.93 = 8,475.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,598.54x = 12,912.93 × 8,475.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,598.54x = 109,442,398.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,442,398.24/8,598.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,728.03

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