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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.26, 12,298.80 and 2,652.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.26, 12,298.80 and 2,652.26 is: 3,977.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.26 : 12,298.80 = 2,652.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.26/12,298.80 = 2,652.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.26x = 12,298.80 × 2,652.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.26x = 32,619,615.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,619,615.29/8,200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.88

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