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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,383.35, 12,575.03 and 2,143.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,383.35, 12,575.03 and 2,143.37 is: 3,215.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,383.35 : 12,575.03 = 2,143.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,383.35/12,575.03 = 2,143.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,383.35x = 12,575.03 × 2,143.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,383.35x = 26,952,962.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,952,962.77/8,383.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.06

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