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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,968.57, 11,952.99 and 2,125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,968.57, 11,952.99 and 2,125.14 is: 3,187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,968.57 : 11,952.99 = 2,125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,968.57/11,952.99 = 2,125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,968.57x = 11,952.99 × 2,125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,968.57x = 25,401,777.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,401,777.17/7,968.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.75

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