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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,964.89, 11,947.30 and 2,121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,964.89, 11,947.30 and 2,121.50 is: 3,182.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,964.89 : 11,947.30 = 2,121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,964.89/11,947.30 = 2,121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,964.89x = 11,947.30 × 2,121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,964.89x = 25,346,196.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,346,196.95/7,964.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.24

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