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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,599.98, 12,901.25 and 3,052.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,599.98, 12,901.25 and 3,052.86 is: 4,579.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,599.98 : 12,901.25 = 3,052.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,599.98/12,901.25 = 3,052.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,599.98x = 12,901.25 × 3,052.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,599.98x = 39,385,630.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,385,630.30/8,599.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,579.74

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