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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,340.37, 12,510.11 and 2,100.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,340.37, 12,510.11 and 2,100.38 is: 3,150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,340.37 : 12,510.11 = 2,100.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,340.37/12,510.11 = 2,100.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,340.37x = 12,510.11 × 2,100.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,340.37x = 26,275,927.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,275,927.54/8,340.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.45

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