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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.57, 12,059.48 and 2,197.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.57, 12,059.48 and 2,197.33 is: 3,295.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.57 : 12,059.48 = 2,197.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.57/12,059.48 = 2,197.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.57x = 12,059.48 × 2,197.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.57x = 26,498,632.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,498,632.53/8,040.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.62

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