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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,599.88, 12,883.10 and 6,344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,599.88, 12,883.10 and 6,344.30 is: 9,504.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,599.88 : 12,883.10 = 6,344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,599.88/12,883.10 = 6,344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,599.88x = 12,883.10 × 6,344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,599.88x = 81,734,155.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,734,155.19/8,599.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,504.11

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