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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.36, 11,962.10 and 2,132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.36, 11,962.10 and 2,132.42 is: 3,198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.36 : 11,962.10 = 2,132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.36/11,962.10 = 2,132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.36x = 11,962.10 × 2,132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.36x = 25,508,221.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,508,221.28/7,975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.38

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