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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.08, 12,399.14 and 2,026.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.08, 12,399.14 and 2,026.12 is: 3,039.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.08 : 12,399.14 = 2,026.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.08/12,399.14 = 2,026.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.08x = 12,399.14 × 2,026.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.08x = 25,122,145.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,122,145.54/8,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.18

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