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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,598.76, 12,904.56 and 6,400.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,598.76, 12,904.56 and 6,400.84 is: 9,606.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,598.76 : 12,904.56 = 6,400.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,598.76/12,904.56 = 6,400.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,598.76x = 12,904.56 × 6,400.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,598.76x = 82,600,023.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,600,023.83/8,598.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,606.04

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