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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,598.60, 12,897.90 and 2,759.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,598.60, 12,897.90 and 2,759.40 is: 4,139.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,598.60 : 12,897.90 = 2,759.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,598.60/12,897.90 = 2,759.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,598.60x = 12,897.90 × 2,759.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,598.60x = 35,590,465.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,590,465.26/8,598.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.10

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