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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,599.09, 12,898.64 and 6,878.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,599.09, 12,898.64 and 6,878.65 is: 10,317.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,599.09 : 12,898.64 = 6,878.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,599.09/12,898.64 = 6,878.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,599.09x = 12,898.64 × 6,878.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,599.09x = 88,725,230.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,725,230.04/8,599.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,317.98

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