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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,599.19, 12,898.17 and 2,675.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,599.19, 12,898.17 and 2,675.93 is: 4,013.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,599.19 : 12,898.17 = 2,675.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,599.19/12,898.17 = 2,675.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,599.19x = 12,898.17 × 2,675.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,599.19x = 34,514,535.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,514,535.56/8,599.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.70

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