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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.98, 11,964.60 and 2,132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.98, 11,964.60 and 2,132.46 is: 3,198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.98 : 11,964.60 = 2,132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.98/11,964.60 = 2,132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.98x = 11,964.60 × 2,132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.98x = 25,514,030.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,514,030.92/7,975.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.86

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