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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.04, 12,445.39 and 2,057.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.04, 12,445.39 and 2,057.06 is: 3,085.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.04 : 12,445.39 = 2,057.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.04/12,445.39 = 2,057.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.04x = 12,445.39 × 2,057.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.04x = 25,600,913.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,600,913.95/8,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.55

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