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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,976.04, 11,964.60 and 2,132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,976.04, 11,964.60 and 2,132.52 is: 3,198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,976.04 : 11,964.60 = 2,132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,976.04/11,964.60 = 2,132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,976.04x = 11,964.60 × 2,132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,976.04x = 25,514,748.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,514,748.79/7,976.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.92

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