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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,598.78, 12,899.07 and 3,668.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,598.78, 12,899.07 and 3,668.94 is: 5,503.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,598.78 : 12,899.07 = 3,668.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,598.78/12,899.07 = 3,668.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,598.78x = 12,899.07 × 3,668.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,598.78x = 47,325,913.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,325,913.89/8,598.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,503.79

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