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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,976.23, 11,964.35 and 2,132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,976.23, 11,964.35 and 2,132.69 is: 3,199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,976.23 : 11,964.35 = 2,132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,976.23/11,964.35 = 2,132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,976.23x = 11,964.35 × 2,132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,976.23x = 25,516,209.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,516,209.03/7,976.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.03

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