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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,598.68, 12,927.18 and 6,865.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,598.68, 12,927.18 and 6,865.82 is: 10,322.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,598.68 : 12,927.18 = 6,865.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,598.68/12,927.18 = 6,865.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,598.68x = 12,927.18 × 6,865.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,598.68x = 88,755,626.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,755,626.35/8,598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,322.01

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