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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,599.79, 12,899.97 and 2,755.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,599.79, 12,899.97 and 2,755.64 is: 4,133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,599.79 : 12,899.97 = 2,755.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,599.79/12,899.97 = 2,755.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,599.79x = 12,899.97 × 2,755.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,599.79x = 35,547,673.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,547,673.33/8,599.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.55

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