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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,965.04, 11,947.80 and 2,122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,965.04, 11,947.80 and 2,122.24 is: 3,183.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,965.04 : 11,947.80 = 2,122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,965.04/11,947.80 = 2,122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,965.04x = 11,947.80 × 2,122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,965.04x = 25,356,099.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,356,099.07/7,965.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.42

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