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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,598.65, 12,889.47 and 4,148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,598.65, 12,889.47 and 4,148.11 is: 6,218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,598.65 : 12,889.47 = 4,148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,598.65/12,889.47 = 4,148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,598.65x = 12,889.47 × 4,148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,598.65x = 53,466,874.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,466,874.95/8,598.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,218.05

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