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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.63, 12,155.44 and 2,631.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.63, 12,155.44 and 2,631.63 is: 3,947.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.63 : 12,155.44 = 2,631.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.63/12,155.44 = 2,631.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.63x = 12,155.44 × 2,631.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.63x = 31,988,620.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,988,620.57/8,103.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.44

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