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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,598.94, 12,899.70 and 3,051.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,598.94, 12,899.70 and 3,051.82 is: 4,578.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,598.94 : 12,899.70 = 3,051.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,598.94/12,899.70 = 3,051.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,598.94x = 12,899.70 × 3,051.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,598.94x = 39,367,578.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,367,578.77/8,598.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.19

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