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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,599.38, 12,898.71 and 2,755.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,599.38, 12,898.71 and 2,755.86 is: 4,133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,599.38 : 12,898.71 = 2,755.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,599.38/12,898.71 = 2,755.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,599.38x = 12,898.71 × 2,755.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,599.38x = 35,547,038.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,547,038.94/8,599.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.67

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