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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,967.58, 11,950.02 and 2,124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,967.58, 11,950.02 and 2,124.24 is: 3,186.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,967.58 : 11,950.02 = 2,124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,967.58/11,950.02 = 2,124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,967.58x = 11,950.02 × 2,124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,967.58x = 25,384,710.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,384,710.48/7,967.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.00

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