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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,969.56, 11,954.76 and 2,126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,969.56, 11,954.76 and 2,126.16 is: 3,189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,969.56 : 11,954.76 = 2,126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,969.56/11,954.76 = 2,126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,969.56x = 11,954.76 × 2,126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,969.56x = 25,417,732.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,417,732.52/7,969.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.35

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