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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,598.76, 12,896.70 and 3,917.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,598.76, 12,896.70 and 3,917.32 is: 5,875.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,598.76 : 12,896.70 = 3,917.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,598.76/12,896.70 = 3,917.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,598.76x = 12,896.70 × 3,917.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,598.76x = 50,520,500.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,520,500.84/8,598.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,875.32

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