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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.55, 12,399.56 and 2,026.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.55, 12,399.56 and 2,026.58 is: 3,039.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.55 : 12,399.56 = 2,026.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.55/12,399.56 = 2,026.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.55x = 12,399.56 × 2,026.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.55x = 25,128,638.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,128,638.31/8,266.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.80

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