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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,599.21, 12,902.46 and 4,699.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,599.21, 12,902.46 and 4,699.06 is: 7,050.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,599.21 : 12,902.46 = 4,699.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,599.21/12,902.46 = 4,699.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,599.21x = 12,902.46 × 4,699.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,599.21x = 60,629,345.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,629,345.68/8,599.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.58

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