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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,972.69, 11,958.22 and 2,129.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,972.69, 11,958.22 and 2,129.89 is: 3,194.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,972.69 : 11,958.22 = 2,129.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,972.69/11,958.22 = 2,129.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,972.69x = 11,958.22 × 2,129.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,972.69x = 25,469,693.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,469,693.20/7,972.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.62

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