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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.26, 12,033.61 and 2,399.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.26, 12,033.61 and 2,399.37 is: 3,599.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.26 : 12,033.61 = 2,399.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.26/12,033.61 = 2,399.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.26x = 12,033.61 × 2,399.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.26x = 28,873,106.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,873,106.91/8,021.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.57

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