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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,599.58, 12,898.83 and 3,052.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,599.58, 12,898.83 and 3,052.19 is: 4,578.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,599.58 : 12,898.83 = 3,052.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,599.58/12,898.83 = 3,052.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,599.58x = 12,898.83 × 3,052.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,599.58x = 39,369,679.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,369,679.94/8,599.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.09

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