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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,599.74, 12,902.34 and 3,919.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,599.74, 12,902.34 and 3,919.56 is: 5,880.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,599.74 : 12,902.34 = 3,919.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,599.74/12,902.34 = 3,919.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,599.74x = 12,902.34 × 3,919.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,599.74x = 50,571,495.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,571,495.77/8,599.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,880.58

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