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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.01, 12,373.87 and 2,626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.01, 12,373.87 and 2,626 is: 3,939.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.01 : 12,373.87 = 2,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.01/12,373.87 = 2,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.01x = 12,373.87 × 2,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.01x = 32,493,782.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,493,782.62/8,248.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.59

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