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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.38, 12,384.77 and 2,100.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.38, 12,384.77 and 2,100.38 is: 3,150.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.38 : 12,384.77 = 2,100.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.38/12,384.77 = 2,100.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.38x = 12,384.77 × 2,100.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.38x = 26,012,650.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,012,650.79/8,256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.61

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