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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,599.80, 12,901.72 and 2,676.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,599.80, 12,901.72 and 2,676.38 is: 4,015.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,599.80 : 12,901.72 = 2,676.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,599.80/12,901.72 = 2,676.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,599.80x = 12,901.72 × 2,676.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,599.80x = 34,529,905.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,529,905.37/8,599.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.20

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