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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,969.80, 11,955.30 and 2,126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,969.80, 11,955.30 and 2,126.28 is: 3,189.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,969.80 : 11,955.30 = 2,126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,969.80/11,955.30 = 2,126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,969.80x = 11,955.30 × 2,126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,969.80x = 25,420,315.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,420,315.28/7,969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.58

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