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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,599.40, 12,899.10 and 6,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,599.40, 12,899.10 and 6,266.60 is: 9,399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,599.40 : 12,899.10 = 6,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,599.40/12,899.10 = 6,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,599.40x = 12,899.10 × 6,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,599.40x = 80,833,500.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,833,500.06/8,599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,399.90

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