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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,969.66, 11,954.49 and 2,126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,969.66, 11,954.49 and 2,126.29 is: 3,189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,969.66 : 11,954.49 = 2,126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,969.66/11,954.49 = 2,126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,969.66x = 11,954.49 × 2,126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,969.66x = 25,418,712.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,418,712.54/7,969.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.44

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