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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,599.51, 12,897.63 and 3,052.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,599.51, 12,897.63 and 3,052.63 is: 4,578.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,599.51 : 12,897.63 = 3,052.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,599.51/12,897.63 = 3,052.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,599.51x = 12,897.63 × 3,052.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,599.51x = 39,371,692.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,371,692.27/8,599.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.36

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