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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.05, 12,398.81 and 2,026.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.05, 12,398.81 and 2,026.08 is: 3,039.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.05 : 12,398.81 = 2,026.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.05/12,398.81 = 2,026.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.05x = 12,398.81 × 2,026.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.05x = 25,120,918.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,120,918.97/8,266.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.05

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