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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,257.26, 12,385.92 and 2,101.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,257.26, 12,385.92 and 2,101.26 is: 3,151.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,257.26 : 12,385.92 = 2,101.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,257.26/12,385.92 = 2,101.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,257.26x = 12,385.92 × 2,101.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,257.26x = 26,026,038.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,026,038.26/8,257.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.90

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