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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,599.08, 12,894.36 and 2,754.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,599.08, 12,894.36 and 2,754.93 is: 4,131.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,599.08 : 12,894.36 = 2,754.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,599.08/12,894.36 = 2,754.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,599.08x = 12,894.36 × 2,754.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,599.08x = 35,522,994.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,522,994.72/8,599.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.03

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