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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,599.26, 11,865.99 and 4,822.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,599.26, 11,865.99 and 4,822.44 is: 6,654.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,599.26 : 11,865.99 = 4,822.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,599.26/11,865.99 = 4,822.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,599.26x = 11,865.99 × 4,822.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,599.26x = 57,222,998.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,222,998.40/8,599.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,654.41

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