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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,598.91, 12,910.32 and 4,441.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,598.91, 12,910.32 and 4,441.99 is: 6,669.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,598.91 : 12,910.32 = 4,441.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,598.91/12,910.32 = 4,441.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,598.91x = 12,910.32 × 4,441.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,598.91x = 57,347,512.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,347,512.34/8,598.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,669.16

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