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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.06, 12,399 and 2,026.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.06, 12,399 and 2,026.08 is: 3,039.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.06 : 12,399 = 2,026.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.06/12,399 = 2,026.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.06x = 12,399 × 2,026.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.06x = 25,121,365.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,121,365.92/8,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.10

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