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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,343.72, 12,515.18 and 2,103.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,343.72, 12,515.18 and 2,103.75 is: 3,155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,343.72 : 12,515.18 = 2,103.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,343.72/12,515.18 = 2,103.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,343.72x = 12,515.18 × 2,103.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,343.72x = 26,328,799.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,328,799.41/8,343.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.52

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