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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,599.29, 12,898.95 and 3,052.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,599.29, 12,898.95 and 3,052.80 is: 4,579.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,599.29 : 12,898.95 = 3,052.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,599.29/12,898.95 = 3,052.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,599.29x = 12,898.95 × 3,052.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,599.29x = 39,377,914.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,377,914.56/8,599.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,579.21

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