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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.65, 12,399.75 and 2,026.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.65, 12,399.75 and 2,026.61 is: 3,039.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.65 : 12,399.75 = 2,026.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.65/12,399.75 = 2,026.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.65x = 12,399.75 × 2,026.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.65x = 25,129,395.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,129,395.35/8,266.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.85

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