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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.35, 12,063.45 and 2,198.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.35, 12,063.45 and 2,198.57 is: 3,297.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.35 : 12,063.45 = 2,198.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.35/12,063.45 = 2,198.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.35x = 12,063.45 × 2,198.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.35x = 26,522,339.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,522,339.27/8,043.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.42

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