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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,599.44, 12,898.71 and 2,359.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,599.44, 12,898.71 and 2,359.35 is: 3,538.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,599.44 : 12,898.71 = 2,359.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,599.44/12,898.71 = 2,359.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,599.44x = 12,898.71 × 2,359.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,599.44x = 30,432,571.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,432,571.44/8,599.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.90

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