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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,426.03, 12,638.97 and 2,186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,426.03, 12,638.97 and 2,186.03 is: 3,279.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,426.03 : 12,638.97 = 2,186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,426.03/12,638.97 = 2,186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,426.03x = 12,638.97 × 2,186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,426.03x = 27,629,104.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,629,104.39/8,426.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.02

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