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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,968.24, 11,951.48 and 2,125.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,968.24, 11,951.48 and 2,125.36 is: 3,187.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,968.24 : 11,951.48 = 2,125.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,968.24/11,951.48 = 2,125.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,968.24x = 11,951.48 × 2,125.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,968.24x = 25,401,197.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,401,197.53/7,968.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.81

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