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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,599.34, 12,898.27 and 6,090.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,599.34, 12,898.27 and 6,090.15 is: 9,134.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,599.34 : 12,898.27 = 6,090.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,599.34/12,898.27 = 6,090.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,599.34x = 12,898.27 × 6,090.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,599.34x = 78,552,399.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,552,399.04/8,599.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,134.70

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