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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,345.69, 12,518.20 and 2,105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,345.69, 12,518.20 and 2,105.62 is: 3,158.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,345.69 : 12,518.20 = 2,105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,345.69/12,518.20 = 2,105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,345.69x = 12,518.20 × 2,105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,345.69x = 26,358,594.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,358,594.51/8,345.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.35

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