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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.08, 11,947.77 and 2,123.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.08, 11,947.77 and 2,123.28 is: 3,184.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.08 : 11,947.77 = 2,123.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.08/11,947.77 = 2,123.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.08x = 11,947.77 × 2,123.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.08x = 25,368,461.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,368,461.09/7,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.56

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