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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,599.98, 12,898.62 and 2,360.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,599.98, 12,898.62 and 2,360.46 is: 3,540.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,599.98 : 12,898.62 = 2,360.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,599.98/12,898.62 = 2,360.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,599.98x = 12,898.62 × 2,360.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,599.98x = 30,446,676.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,446,676.57/8,599.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.32

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