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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,599.13, 12,896.18 and 3,332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,599.13, 12,896.18 and 3,332.96 is: 4,998.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,599.13 : 12,896.18 = 3,332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,599.13/12,896.18 = 3,332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,599.13x = 12,896.18 × 3,332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,599.13x = 42,982,370.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,982,370.95/8,599.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.46

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