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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.26, 12,393.42 and 2,106.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.26, 12,393.42 and 2,106.26 is: 3,159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.26 : 12,393.42 = 2,106.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.26/12,393.42 = 2,106.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.26x = 12,393.42 × 2,106.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.26x = 26,103,764.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,103,764.81/8,262.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.40

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