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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.02, 12,399.03 and 3,070.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.02, 12,399.03 and 3,070.68 is: 4,606.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.02 : 12,399.03 = 3,070.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.02/12,399.03 = 3,070.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.02x = 12,399.03 × 3,070.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.02x = 38,073,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,073,453.44/8,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.02

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