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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,598.96, 12,898.10 and 2,358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,598.96, 12,898.10 and 2,358.52 is: 3,537.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,598.96 : 12,898.10 = 2,358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,598.96/12,898.10 = 2,358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,598.96x = 12,898.10 × 2,358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,598.96x = 30,420,400.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,420,400.46/8,598.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.68

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