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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.82, 12,445.07 and 2,056.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.82, 12,445.07 and 2,056.85 is: 3,085.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.82 : 12,445.07 = 2,056.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.82/12,445.07 = 2,056.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.82x = 12,445.07 × 2,056.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.82x = 25,597,569.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,597,569.72/8,296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.23

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