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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,599.26, 12,874.59 and 5,471.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,599.26, 12,874.59 and 5,471.49 is: 8,191.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,599.26 : 12,874.59 = 5,471.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,599.26/12,874.59 = 5,471.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,599.26x = 12,874.59 × 5,471.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,599.26x = 70,443,190.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,443,190.44/8,599.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,191.77

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