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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,943.08, 11,913.64 and 2,100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,943.08, 11,913.64 and 2,100.16 is: 3,149.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,943.08 : 11,913.64 = 2,100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,943.08/11,913.64 = 2,100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,943.08x = 11,913.64 × 2,100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,943.08x = 25,020,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,020,550.18/7,943.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.98

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