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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,659.98, 12,979.17 and 3,723.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,659.98, 12,979.17 and 3,723.98 is: 5,581.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,659.98 : 12,979.17 = 3,723.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,659.98/12,979.17 = 3,723.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,659.98x = 12,979.17 × 3,723.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,659.98x = 48,334,104.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,334,104.60/8,659.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.32

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