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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,973.46, 11,960.31 and 2,130.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,973.46, 11,960.31 and 2,130.90 is: 3,196.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,973.46 : 11,960.31 = 2,130.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,973.46/11,960.31 = 2,130.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,973.46x = 11,960.31 × 2,130.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,973.46x = 25,486,224.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,486,224.58/7,973.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.38

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