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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.03, 12,445.40 and 2,057.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.03, 12,445.40 and 2,057.06 is: 3,085.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.03 : 12,445.40 = 2,057.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.03/12,445.40 = 2,057.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.03x = 12,445.40 × 2,057.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.03x = 25,600,934.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,600,934.52/8,297.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.55

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