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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,970.85, 11,955.36 and 2,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,970.85, 11,955.36 and 2,127 is: 3,190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,970.85 : 11,955.36 = 2,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,970.85/11,955.36 = 2,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,970.85x = 11,955.36 × 2,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,970.85x = 25,429,050.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,429,050.72/7,970.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.26

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